Montpellier bounce back in style
Ruan Pienaar starred as Montpellier thrashed 14-man Toulouse 66-15, while there were also wins for Bordeaux, Toulon, Grenoble, La Rochelle, Racing and Stade Français in the French Top 14.
Bastareaud cops five-week ban
Toulon captain Mathieu Bastareaud has received a five-week ban for his brutal hit on Castres lock Christophe Samson.
De Jongh brace boosts Wasps
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.
Super Stade sink Toulon
Morné Steyn starred with the boot as Stade Français defeated Toulon 37-10, while there were also wins for Lyon, Castres, Clermont, Agen, Toulouse and La Rochelle in the French Top 14.
French club to break bank for Barrett
All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett has been offered a deal by Lyon that would make him the highest paid rugby player in the world.
Bok lock in Toulon’s sights
French Top 14 club Toulon are looking to sign Eben Etzebeth after next year’s World Cup.
Bastareaud: I’ve crossed the line
Toulon captain Mathieu Bastareaud has apologised for the act of foul play that saw him red-carded against Castres.
Ackermann’s brace boosts Gloucester
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.
Watch: Bastareaud hits opponent in head
Centre Mathieu Bastareaud received a red card after this act of foul play during the Top 14 match between Toulon and Castres.
Toulon pip Castres despite red card
Toulon fired late to beat Castres 28-27, while there were also wins for Toulouse, Racing, Lyon, Clermont and Pau in the French Top 14.
