Dillyn Leyds

SALFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Sam James of Sale Sharks celebrates scoring their side's third try with teammate Robert du Preez during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Northampton Saints at AJ Bell Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Bok flyhalf stars in Premiership

Published by Dylan Jack on October 23, 2023

Robert du Preez tallied 14 points in the Premiership, while Dillyn Leyds suffered defeat in the Top 14, as the early parts of the northern hemisphere seasons continued.

Saffas can thrive away from SA spotlight

Published by Simon Borchardt on June 21, 2023

Dillyn Leyds and Raymond Rhule were made in South Africa, but given the freedom to flourish in France, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Bok stars as La Rochelle book final spot

Published by Devin Hermanus on June 11, 2023

Dillyn Leyds scored as La Rochelle beat Bordeaux-Begles in the semi-finals of the Top 14 on Saturday and will face Toulouse in the final next week.

Watch: Leyds gives winner’s medal to crying kid

Published by Simon Borchardt on June 6, 2023

Dillyn Leyds has explained why he gave his Champions Cup winner’s medal away upon arriving back in La Rochelle.

Love it! When Boks talk foreign…

Springbok wingers Dillyn Leyds and Raymond Rhule wax lyrical in French post match after they celebrated becoming two-time Champions Cup winners with La Rochelle.

Leyds licks lips for ‘good day’ in Dublin

Published by Devin Hermanus on May 17, 2023

South African wing Dillyn Leyds is gearing up for what promises to be another thrilling duel between La Rochelle and Leinster in the Champions Cup final on Saturday.

Toulon's South African wing Cheslin Kolbe (R) fights for the ball with La Rochelle's South African wing Dillyn Leyds (L) during to the French Top 14 rugby union match between Rugby Club Toulonnais (Toulon) and Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle) at Stade Mayol in Toulon, south-eastern France on May 6, 2023.

Saffas Abroad: Leyds wins battle of Bok wings

Published by Dylan Jack on May 8, 2023

The race for playoff places heated up in France, where a clash of Springbok wings saw Dillyn Leyds collide with Cheslin Kolbe.

Raymond RHULE of Stade Rochelais celebrate his try with Dillyn LEYDS of Stade Rochelais during the Final Champions Cup match between Leinster and La Rochelle at Orange Velodrome on May 28, 2022 in Marseille, France.

Bok stars in Top 14 spectacle

Published by Devin Hermanus on April 22, 2023

Springbok winger Dillyn Leyds scored as La Rochelle beat Clermont 26-13 in the French top-flight on Saturday ahead of next weekend’s Champions Cup semi-final with Exeter.

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.

La Rochelle's South African wing Dillyn Leyds (L) and La Rochelle's French lock Thomas Lavault celebrate after scoring a try during the European Rugby Champions Cup pool B rugby union match between Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle) and Northampton at The Marcel-Deflandre Stadium in La Rochelle, western France on December 10, 2022.

Saffas Abroad: Leyds gives defending champs fast start

Published by Dylan Jack on December 12, 2022

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving overseas-based SA players in the Champions and Challenge Cup, including how Dillyn Leyds helped La Rochelle make the perfect start.