Simon Borchardt

Simon Borchardt

Soaring to new heights

From the schoolboy too big to lift in the lineouts, Brodie Retallick has become close to the complete lock for the All Blacks, writes MARC HINTON.

Habana heroics in vain

Bryan Habana scored a try as Toulon were beaten 25-21 by the Leicester Tigers in their European Champions Cup match at Welford Road on Sunday.

Castro climbs into Cockerill

Toulon prop Martin Castrogiovanni called Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill a 'c**t' in a stunning post-match outburst on Sunday.

Saffa duo rock for Racing

Francois van der Merwe scored a try while Johan Goosen contributed 14 points with the boot as Racing Métro drew 19-19 with the Ospreys in their European Champions Cup match in Swansea on Saturday.