Leicester enquire about Etzebeth

The Leicester Tigers have joined Toulon in the race for Eben Etzebeth’s signature after showing interest in the lock’s post-World Cup availability.

Louw waiting on Bath extension

Springbok flank Francois Louw has yet to receive an offer from Bath to extend his stay in the English Premiership.

Grobler: I was hooked on pain pills

Gloucester lock Gerbrandt Grobler has opened up about his two-year drug ban for steroids.

Watch: Bizarre try from missed penalty

Harlequins centre Joe Marchant scored this try against Saracens after flyhalf Marcus Smith’s penalty attempt was blown back by the wind.

Ackermann: We expect Mostert to pitch

Johan Ackermann says he still expects Franco Mostert to be a Gloucester player following a dispute regarding the lock’s contract with the Premiership side.

English clubs circle around captain Kolisi

Saracens, Wasps and Sale are reportedly looking to sign Springbok captain Siya Kolisi after next year’s World Cup. 

‘No breakdown between Wasps, Wille’

Wasps director of rugby Dai Young says there isn’t any ‘bad feeling’ between the club and Willie le Roux.

Saffas Abroad: Rohan seals Sale victory

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership, Pro14, French Top 14 and Japanese Top League matches involving South African players.

Warriors put Bears to the sword

The Worcester Warriors scored seven tries to hammer the Bristol Bears 52-7 while there were also English Premiership wins for Gloucester, Saracens, the Sale Sharks, Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs.

Swiel trades Quins for Falcons

The Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of flyhalf Tim Swiel from their Premiership rivals Harlequins.