French Top 14

Sergio Parisse (capt.) of Italy during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Pool B match between South Africa and Italy at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa

Italy legend to play until 40

Former Italy captain Sergio Parisse, who turns 39 in September, has delayed his much-publicised retirement plans by signing a new one-year deal with Toulon.

Ruhan Nel with Seabelo Senatla and Marvin Orie

Playoff predictions: Stormers going to the final

It’s not looking pretty for the Vodacom Bulls, but the Stormers have got the green light from the SA Rugby magazine team to make home ground advantage count against Ulster in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-finals this weekend.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - JUNE 04: Cobus Wiese celebrates with Faf de Klerk of Sale Sharks after scoring a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Bristol Bears at AJ Bell Stadium on June 04, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Bok trio shine on Sale farewell

Faf de Klerk was among the Springboks who bid farewell to Sale Sharks as the Premiership and French Top 14 playoffs were confirmed on Saturday and Sunday.

Raymond Rhule in French Top 14 La Rochelle

Rhule: Rugby players need to find their voice

Raymond Rhule says his time in France with newly-crowned European champions La Rochelle has taught him to be more assertive when it comes to speaking his mind.

Eddie ‘maybe’ got a call from France

England coach Eddie Jones has dropped a heavy hint he had been approached by Racing 92 as speculation grows that he could join the French club following next year’s Rugby World Cup.

Watch: Big threes from little nines

Known for putting spin on the ball, these scrumhalves showcase quick thinking to convert snap drop goals.

Eben and Bakkies going for beers

Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth says he and Bakkies Botha have moved past the spat that grabbed headlines in February.

Watch: ‘Kolbe’ doing Kolbe things

At first glance it looks like Cheslin Kolbe beats four defenders to score this wonder try for Toulon, but don’t let your eyes deceive you.

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.

Feisty Elstadt is fit and firing for Bok recall

Springbok hard man Rynhardt Elstadt’s recent spell on the Toulouse sidelines has made him hungrier than ever to play Test rugby as he prepares to showcase his physicality in a rerun of last season’s Top 14 and European Champions Cup finals at home against La Rochelle on Saturday.