Ruan Pienaar and Nico Janse van Rensburg starred as Montpellier beat Oyonnax 43-30, while there were also Top 14 wins for Toulon, Pau, Toulouse, Lyon, Castres and Racing 92. In a thrilling nine-try contest, Montpellier ultimately prevailed to come away with a bonus-point victory which extends their lead at the top of the log. The visitors had seven South Africans… Read more →
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Anglo-Welsh Cup matches involving South African players.
Duane Vermeulen could be set for a stint in Japan following his departure from French club Toulon at the end of the season.
All Blacks loose forward Liam Messam is set to replace Duane Vermeulen at Toulon after reportedly signing a two-year contract with the French club. The 33-year-old Messam will head to France at the end of the Chiefs’ 2018 Super Rugby campaign to bolster Toulon’s loose forward stocks following the news of Vermeulen’s exit. Messam played 43 Tests for the All… Read more →
Duane Vermeulen is set to leave French club Toulon to return to South Africa at the end of the European season.
Cheslin Kolbe put Wandile Mjekevu away for a try during Toulouse’s 11-10 loss to Pau.
La Rochelle relinquished top spot after being held to a 38-38 draw by bottom-feeders Oyonnax, while Agen, Brive, Bordeaux, Montpellier, Pau and Racing 92 won in the Top 14. Shock results were the order of the day on Saturday, when – with the exception of Montpellier beating Stade Français – all the top teams failed to win against their lower-ranked… Read more →
Amazing rugby skills from around the world last year.
The best tries from around the world in December 2017.
Loosehead prop Albertus Buckle scored a 23m try during Lyon’s 35-23 win over Pau.
