Watch: Parisse red-carded for ‘elbow hit’

Should Stade Français captain Sergio Parisse have been red-carded for this ‘elbow hit’ on Perpignan flank Alan Brazo?

Heyneke makes winning start

Morné Steyn scored 13 points as Stade Français thrashed newly promoted Perpignan 46-15 in the opening round of the French Top 14 on Saturday.

France wants new concussion laws

The French Rugby Federation and National Rugby League are seeking to implement two new laws surrounding injury and concussion replacements.

Watch: Flip pushes referee

Clermont lock Flip van der Merwe received a four-week ban for pushing a referee out of the way at a ruck.

Former Wallabies star arrested

Former Wallabies flanker George Smith was reportedly arrested for assaulting a Japanese taxi driver on New Year’s Eve. According to reports, the Suntory Sungoliath player was apprehended by police after he allegedly refused to pay a 10,000 yen (R1,112) taxi fare and attempted to flee, before punching the pursuing taxi driver. Smith is said to have denied the allegation, but was… Read more →

Kolbe makes sizeable impact in France

Cheslin Kolbe has embraced his attacking game in France, writes GAVIN MORTIMER.

Watch: Kolbe can’t stop scoring

Cheslin Kolbe scored his sixth try in eight Top 14 matches for Toulouse, against Bordeaux-Bègles.

Watch: Steyn scores cracker for Stade

Morné Steyn scored a try for Stade Français against Brive that began from their own 5m line.

Steyn shines in Montpellier win

Frans Steyn scored two tries to guide Montpellier to a thrilling 28-24 win over Clermont, while there were also Top 14 victories for Toulouse, Castres, La Rochelle, Racing 92, Agen and Brive.