French Top 14

Former Stormer set for France move

French giants Montpellier are reported to be confident of completing a move for an ex-Stormers midfield superstar.

Best solo try: Dakuwaqa vs Cullen

Fijian winger Peniasi Dakuwaqa scored a stunning solo try for Stade Francais on Saturday, but did it trump Christian Cullen’s legendary end-to-end score for the Hurricanes in ’96?

Watch: Fijian wing wows with 100m try

Fijian speedster Peniasi Dakuwaqa went coast-to-coast for a sensational solo try to help Stade Francais beat rivals Racing 92 in the Parisian derby.

Photo: David Davies/PA/Backpagepix England's Courtney Lawes and Maro Itoje dejected following the Rugby World Cup 2023 semi final match at the Stade de France, Saint-Denis. Picture date: Saturday October 21, 2023.

England star to end career in France

Former England captain Courtney Lawes will leave Premiership leaders Northampton at the end of the season to join Brive due to a “transformational offer” from the French side.

Jan Serfontein. South Africa Springbok training and Captain's Run ahead of the Rugby Championship test match against the All Blacks tomorrow night. Friday 15 September 2017. © Copyright photo: Andrew Cornaga / ww.photosport.nz

Bok star snubs Bulls for French club

Jan Serfontein has reportedly decided to extend his contract with Montpellier, pouring cold water on a potential return home for the veteran Springbok centre.

Juarno Augustus Rugby Union - Premiership - Northampton Saints v Bath Rugby - Franklin's Gardens, Northampton, Britain - March 10, 2023 Northampton Saints' Juarno Augustus in action with Bath's GJ van Velze and Beno Obano

Saffas Abroad: Trokkie scores in Premiership try fest

An action-packed weekend featured no fewer than 10 South African try-scorers in the Premiership and Top 14, with Juarno Augustus opening his account for Northampton Saints.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 22: Trevor Nyakane of South Africa with Bongi Mbonambi of South Africa and Siya Kolisi (c) of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team captain's run at Stade de France on September 22, 2023 in Paris, France.

Bok axed to make way for Farrell?

Racing 92 are planning for a squad overhaul of 12 players, including a World Cup-winning Springbok, to comply with the salary cap after Owen Farrell’s arrival.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: Siya Kolisi of South Africa embraces Owen Farrell of England following the during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Farrell agrees to France move

England flyhalf Owen Farrell is set to become Siya Kolisi’s teammate after his move to Racing 92 was officially confirmed on Monday.

Kolisi defends ‘misunderstood’ Farrell

Siya Kolisi has jumped to the defence of “misunderstood” Owen Farrell while admitting that he hopes the England flyhalf becomes his teammate at French club Racing 92.