Saffas rise and fall in Japan

There were mixed fortunes for the South Africans in round two of the Japanese Top League this weekend.

Kockott hat-trick sends Castres through

Rory Kockott scored three tries for Castres against the Worcester Warriors in the final round of pool fixtures in the European Challenge Cup this weekend.

Watch: Snyman scores from kick-off in Top League

Springbok lock RG Snyman scored a try for Honda Heat from a kick-off during their Top League loss to the Kubota Spears on Sunday.

Duhan stars in losing cause

Duhan van der Merwe produced another dazzling display for Edinburgh against Bordeaux in the penultimate round of pool fixtures in the European Challenge Cup this weekend.

Smith, Le Roux dot down in Top League thriller

Kwagga Smith scored a crucial second-half try to help Yamaha Jubilo get their Top League campaign off to a successful start by beating Toyota Verblitz in the first round this weekend.

Hall ready to make Top 14 impact

Former Junior Springbok scrumhalf James Hall says he is focused on sealing a place as the starting scrumhalf at Stade Francais. DYLAN JACK reports.

Boks set to light up Top League

The Japanese Top League will kick off this weekend with a number of Springboks and ex-Super Rugby players involved in the first round of action.

Pollard kicks Montpellier to victory

Handre Pollard continued his fine start to life in the Top 14 by scoring 19 points with the boot to help Montpellier beat Brive 29-26 in round 13 of the tournament this weekend.

Reinach endures rollercoaster match for Saints

Cobus Reinach scored a brace of tries to help the Northampton Saints claim a thrilling 35-31 win over Wasps in round eight of the Premiership this weekend.

Saffas Abroad: Goosen hits top form for Montpellier

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup matches involving South African players.