Top 14, Premiership demand input in shaping of Test calendar

The governing bodies of professional rugby in France and England have asked World Rugby to be involved in drawing up the calendar of post-coronavirus international matches.

Racing swoop in to land Beale

Wallabies utility back Kurtley Beale will join French giants Racing 92 on a two-year deal.

Watch: 15 Incredible Individual Tries

Who doesn’t enjoy seeing a brilliant counter-attacking try originating from a player’s own half? Take a look at this selection of some of the best long-range solo tries.

Watch: Best of ‘Big Joe’ van Niekerk

Take a look back at career highlights of former Springbok, Lions and Toulon loose forward Joe van Niekerk.

Best of YouTube: Hall shines in France

Former Junior Springbok scrumhalf James Hall is no slouch on defence, as this compilation video of his tackles for Stade Francais shows.

Cheetahs confirm signings, target more young blood

Hawies Fourie has confirmed the Cheetahs’ capture of Marcell Muller and George Cronje, adding that they have tabled offers to more France-based youngsters.

Young guns ditch French clubs for Cheetahs

The Cheetahs have managed to sign former Grey College duo Marcell Muller and George Cronje from French clubs Montpellier and Clermont respectively.

Best of YouTube: Greatest plays in rugby

In another selection from YouTube, here’s a three-part compilation of some of the most ridiculous plays in rugby.

Beast: Thank God we brought Rassie back

Former Bok Beast Mwatawarira has revealed how he was on the brink of joining a French club before Rassie Erasmus persuaded him to stay on and give the World Cup another go.

Official: French Top 14 will be cancelled

It has been confirmed that the French Top 14 season will be abandoned after a deal was reached between clubs and league organisers.