Cloete commits to Munster

Former Kings flanker Chris Cloete has signed a contract extension to remain with Munster until 2022.

Watch: Kolbe puts on side-stepping show

Cheslin Kolbe’s fantastic footwork set up a try for Toulouse in their European Champions Cup match against Bath.

Kwagga helps dismantle Coetzee’s Eagles

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

Highlights: Toulon vs Newcastle

Highlights of the Newcastle Falcons’ 26-25 win against Toulon at the Stade Mayol.

Highlights: Glasgow vs Saracens

Highlights of Saracens’ 13-3 away win against the Glasgow Warriors.

Cooper helps Newcastle stun Toulon

The Newcastle Falcons beat Toulon 26-25 in Toulon, while there were also European Champions Cup wins for Saracens, the Cardiff Blues and Gloucester.

Saffa duo guides Montpellier to victory

Henry Immelman and Ruan Pienaar made valuable contributions as Montpellier beat Edinburgh 21-15, while there were also wins for Toulouse, Ulster and the Scarlets in round one of the European Champions Cup on Saturday.

Watch: Bath’s Burns butchers try

Toulouse were leading Bath 22-20 with five minutes to go in their European Champions Cup match when Freddie Burns looked certain to score a try.

Classy Leinster lash Wasps

Leinster scored eight tries to annihilate Wasps 52-3 in their opening European Champions Cup match on Friday.

Le Roux cleared of concussion

Willie le Roux will play for Wasps against Leinster in Friday’s European Champions Cup match in Dublin.