French Top 14

Cheslin KOLBE of Toulon during the Top 14 match between Montpellier and Toulon at Altrad Stadium on February 4, 2023 in Montpellier, France.

Watch: Kolbe cooks Montpellier

Cheslin Kolbe turned up the heat and picked up a try assist to help Toulon beat Montpellier and edge closer to the Top 14 playoffs.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Leicester Tigers Will Hurd challenging Northampton Saints Juarno Augustus during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on January 28, 2023 in Leicester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Trokkie tops battle of the bigs

Another action-packed weekend for South Africans playing abroad saw a spicy clash between Juarno Augustus and Jasper Wiese in an English derby, while Faf de Klerk continued his excellent form in Japan.

Euro clubs eye star SA duo

Vodacom Bulls flanker Marco van Staden and Sharks prop Carlu Sadie are reportedly being courted by two overseas sides.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Siya Kolisi of South Africa looks dejected during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Kolisi to quit Boks after World Cup?

Siya Kolisi is reportedly considering retiring from international rugby after leading the Springboks’ 2023 World Cup defence in France.

Urios named as new Clermont coach

Christophe Urios will take over from sacked former All Blacks loose forward Jono Gibbes as Clermont head coach, the two-time French Top 14 winners announced.

Racing pay record fee for Siya

The Sharks reportedly received a R17-million transfer fee to release Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi to join Racing 92.

Bok star on his French lifeline

Springbok tighthead prop Vincent Koch is relishing his move to Top 14 club Stade Francais, after his life-altering sacking by Wasps.

Sharks coach to join Bordeaux

Bordeaux-Begles have confirmed the signing of a key Sharks coaching staff member on the eve of a Champions Cup rematch between the teams in Durban.

Quins quash talk of Bok’s exit

Harlequins CEO Laurie Dalrymple has dismissed reports that Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen is considering leaving the English Premiership club.

Watch: Leyds stuns league leaders, downs beer with fans

In the aftermath of La Rochelle’s demolition of league leaders Toulouse, Dillyn Leyds trotted off the field to share a beer with the delighted home supporters on Saturday night.