Pienaar haul downs Toulon

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s European Champions and Challenge Cup matches involving South African players.

Visagie leads Gloucester’s charge

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s European Champions and Challenge Cup matches involving South African players.

Kolbe stars as Toulouse beat Wasps

Cheslin Kolbe’s try guided Toulouse to a 24-16 win over Wasps, while there were also European Champions Cup wins for Gloucester, the Glasgow Warriors, Leinster and Toulon on Saturday.

Akker: I will never stop giving everything

Akker van der Merwe says he understands the reasoning behind his omission from the Springboks’ end-of-year tour squad. DYLAN JACK reports.

‘I just want to express myself’

Akker van der Merwe says he is happy to keep rotating at the Sharks, but does not want to be typecast as a super-sub. DYLAN JACK reports.

Afrika: Blitzboks must take scoring chances

Cecil Afrika says he expects the Blitzboks to bounce back from a poor start to the World Rugby Sevens Series in the second tournament in Cape Town this weekend. DYLAN JACK reports.

Köster decides to hang up boots

Former Stormers, Western Province and Bath loose forward Nick Köster will officially retire at the end of this week.

Du Toit: I worked hard on my defence

Pieter-Steph du Toit says he focused on improving his individual defensive technique this year, writes DYLAN JACK.

Du Preez brothers score in draw

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.

Clermont beat Montpellier to stay top

Clermont beat Montpellier 28-23, while there were also French Top 14 wins for Agen, La Rochelle, Lyon, Toulon, Bordeaux and Toulouse.