Tournaments

Jake makes winning start

Montpellier started life under Jake White with a 16-12 win over Toulon at the Altrad Stadium.

Morné Steyn red-carded

The Stade Français flyhalf was sent off in the 31st minute of the Top 14 match after kicking Lyon wing Mosese Ratuvou on the ground.

Goosen suffers freak accident

Johan Goosen will be out of action for up to three weeks after injuring his knee while coming down the stairs of the Racing Métro team bus.

The Badge is back

Nick Cummins will return to the Western Force for the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby competition on a season-long loan deal.

Challenge Cup breaks new ground

The European Rugby Challenge Cup will now include clubs from Russia, Spain and Portugal alongside representatives from the Italian Eccellenza.