Toulon president blasts ‘handicap’ Etzebeth
Toulon president Bernard Lemaître has labeled Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth as a “handicap” to the club because he was “expensive, is regularly injured and is often away on Test duty”.
Bastareaud to ‘reflect on future’ after horrific injury
Former France captain Mathieu Bastareaud said on Monday he will think about his future after suffering two serious knee injuries last weekend, with his Lyon contract up at the end of the season.
Montpellier recruit Wallabies hooker
Australian international hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa has joined Montpellier on a three-year deal, one of which is optional, the Top 14 club said on Monday.
Toulon move puts Kolbe among rugby’s richest
Springbok talisman Cheslin Kolbe recently completed a high-profile move from Toulouse to Top 14 rivals Toulon on a deal that makes him the fourth highest-paid rugby player on the planet.
Saffa banned three months for wrestling-like hit
Castres lock Ryno Pieterse has been handed a 12-week suspension for his ferocious tackle last month against Bordeaux-Begles in the Top 14.
No Boks on Parisse’s tough list
Following the announcement of his planned retirement at the end of the season, legendary Italy captain Sergio Parisse has ranked the five toughest opponents he faced in Test rugby.
Top-five most expensive rugby transfers of all time
Following Cheslin Kolbe’s record-breaking move from Toulouse to Toulon last week, we look at the top-five biggest transfers fees in rugby.
Toulon boss says they beat SA team to Kolbe signature
Toulon president Bernard Lemaitre has spoken at length about the acquisition of Cheslin Kolbe, revealing that the Bok superstar had a choice between the French club or a South African team.
Bismarck: My perception changed overseas
Uncompromising former Bok hard man Bismarck du Plessis returns from France with a new perspective on life, writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Sharks lock signs for Top 14 club
French club Stade Francais have bolstered their strength in the second row with the signing of Sharks lock JJ van der Mescht.
