WP loan Howard to Munster

Western Province utility back Pat Howard will join top Irish province, Munster, on a three-month loan deal.

Burrell out of Bok clash

England centre Luther Burrell will miss Saturday's Test against the Springboks at Twickenham with a hand injury.

Hook handed Welsh recall

Wales have called James Hook into their squad for their three remaining November internationals.

Saracens outgun WP

Saracens ran in six tries to defeat Western Province 46-22 at Allianz Park in London on Sunday.

Maori break Japanese hearts

The Maori All Blacks scored a late try to beat Japan 20-18 in Tokyo on Saturday.

Saffas shine for Barbarians

Juan de Jongh scored two tries as the Barbarians beat Leicester 59-26 at Welford Road on Tuesday.

Camp Nou to host Top 14 final

The final of France's 2016 Top 14 competition will be held at the 98,000-seater Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona.

Burger back to lead Namibia

Jacques Burger will make his first appearance for Namibia in three years against Canada in Colwyn Bay on Friday.

Boshoff, Brüssow start for Baa-Baas

Barbarians coach John Kirwan has made several changes to the team to face the Leicester Tigers at Welford Road on Tuesday.

Baa-Baas duo join All Blacks

Flyhalf Colin Slade and hooker James Parsons have been added to the All Blacks squad for their November tour.