Top League hat-trick for JP

JP Pietersen’s Panasonic Wild Knights won their third successive Top League title after beating Frans Steyn’s Toshiba Brave Lupus 27-26 in the final in Tokyo on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Frans, JP to clash in Top League final

Frans Steyn and JP Pietersen will go head-to-head in the Japanese Top League final on Sunday, reports OLIVER TRENCHARD in Tokyo.

TMO powers reduced

The protocol for the use of the television match officials in this year's Sanzar and South African competitions will revert to that of 2013.

Heavy ban for ref abuser

Clermont flank Viktor Kolelishvili has been handed a 14-week suspension for pushing referee Wayne Barnes during a European Champions Cup match.

Eddie inspired by Jonny, Pep

England coach Eddie Jones has been inspired by the attitude and approach of former World Cup-winner Jonny Wilkinson and football coach Pep Guardiola.

Novès tempers expectations

New French coach Guy Novès has lamented the lack of preparation time ahead of the team’s Six Nations opener against Italy on 6 February.

JJ off to Ospreys

The Neath-Swansea Ospreys have signed former Springbok JJ Engelbrecht for the remainder of the season.

SBW ready for sevens

Sonny Bill Williams is set to make his sevens debut in Wellington at the end of January.