Watch: Kockott on receiving end of slap

Check out these crazy five minutes in the clash between Clermont and Castres, which saw Wallabies No 8 Lopeti Timani red-carded for slapping former Sharks scrumhalf Rory Kockott.

Pollard spares Montpellier’s blushes

Handre Pollard emphatically announced himself in the French Top 14 when he contributed 15 points to help Montpellier snatch a 20-20 draw with Stade Français in round 12 of the competition this weekend.

Watch: Pollard’s first try for Montpellier

Bok star Handre Pollard scored 15 points, including an opportunistic try, as Montpellier drew 20-20 with Stade Français at Altrad Stadium.

Watch: Eben’s intercept try

Bok lock Eben Etzebeth scored a superb intercept try for Toulon in a big Top 14 win over Clermont.

Beast signing a game changer for MLR

Old Glory DC owners Chris Dunlavey and Paul Sheehy believe the signing of Beast Mtawarira will be ‘a game changer’ for the Major League Rugby tournament.

Former French international dies

Ex-France international Ibrahim Diarra has passed away at the age of 36 after suffering complications following cardiac arrest.

Watch: Kolbe injured in gutsy tackle

Bok star Cheslin Kolbe completed a textbook tackle on towering opposite number Nemani Nadolo, but suffered a rib injury in the process.

Watch: Etzebeth’s welcome at Toulon

Look back at the way Springbok World Cup-winning lock Eben Etzebeth was recently welcomed to new French club Toulon.

Toulon get new majority shareholder

Mourad Boudjellal is no longer the owner of Toulon after selling his majority share in the French Top 14 club, but will remain in his role as club president.

Saffas Abroad: Reinach shines in Premiership derby

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership, PRO14 and French Top 14 matches involving South African players.