Hougaard happy to wing it for Wasps

Desperate for game time, Francois Hougaard has convinced Wasps boss Lee Blackett why he is better off playing him out of position.

Watch: Unlocking defences

Featuring the likes of Lood de Jager, Brodie Retallick and RG Snyman, here’s a compilation of when rugby’s tall men get to stretch their legs.

Plaudits for record-breaking ‘Ash Splash’

Coach Steve Borthwick paid tribute to Chris Ashton after the Leicester wing ran in a hattrick to become the English Premiership’s all-time leading try-scorer on Saturday.

Cipriani’s Bath exit opens gap for Bosch

Danny Cipriani’s decision to leave Bath makes Curwin Bosch an even more attractive recruit for new coach Johann van Graan.

Falcons swoop for ex-Bulls flyhalf

Former Vodacom Bulls and Cheetahs flyhalf Tian Schoeman has joined the Newcastle Falcons on a three-year deal after parting ways with Bath.

Du Preez twins are ‘freak shows’

Bristol Prop Max Lahiff had some hilarious words when describing the South Africans packing down in the Sale Sharks pack after their two ties in the Champions Cup.

Watch: Steyn vs Cipriani in battle of the boot

It’s a clash of goal-kicking accuracy as Vodacom Bulls veteran Morne Steyn faces off against Bath flyhalf Danny Cipriani in a North-vs-South challenge.

Vermeulen to ‘fight like a dog’ for Exeter

Jacques Vermeulen says Exeter Chiefs will “fight like dogs” to secure a playoff berth in the English Premiership.

Saffas Abroad: Esterhuizen stuns Premiership leaders

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the UK, Ireland, France and Japan, including Andre Esterhuizen’s last-gasp winner for Harlequins in the English Premiership.

Sale boss not sweating over loss of Bok duo

Sale may be losing two South Africa World Cup-winners in Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager at the end of the season but director of rugby Alex Sanderson believes the departure of the Springbok stars could benefit England in the long run.