Louw seals Toulon loan

Springboks and Western Province prop Wilco Louw has joined Toulon on a short-term loan deal for the World Cup.

Paige off to winning start, Kok’s side lose

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s French Top 14 matches involving South African players.

Saffa duo steers Castres past Montpellier

Castres claimed a thrilling 26-25 win over Montpellier on the opening day of the 2019-20 French Top 14 campaign, while there were also wins for Lyon, Toulon, Bayonne, Bordeaux and Pau.

Visagie joins Toulouse as World Cup cover

Vodacom Bulls hooker Jaco Visagie has joined French Top 14 title-holders Toulouse on a short-term loan deal during the World Cup.

SA Rugby mag’s Late Tackle

Junior staff writer DYLAN JACK pokes fun at rugby’s crazy underbelly.

Du Plessis to stay with Montpellier

Former Springbok prop Jannie du Plessis has extended his stay with French Top 14 club Montpellier as a medical joker during the World Cup.

Stassen facing long-term ban

Stade Français lock Hendre Stassen is set to be sacked by the French club after testing positive for a banned substance during a random screening.

Vermeulen’s journey of discovery

Playing and living in Toulon, Tokyo and Pretoria has given Duane Vermeulen a different perspective on the game, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Stassen suspended by anti-doping agency

Stade Français lock Hendré Stassen has been placed on a temporary suspension after testing positive for a banned substance last season.

Paige, Engelbrecht set for France stints

Cheetahs scrumhalf Rudy Paige and Stormers centre JJ Engelbrecht have joined Top 14 side Clermont on short-term deals as World Cup jokers.