Saffas Abroad

PARIS, FRANCE - DECEMBER 21: Handre Pollard of Montpellier during the Top 14 rugby match between Racing 92 and Montpellier Herault Rugby at Paris La Defense Arena on December 21, 2019 in Nanterre near Paris, France.

Pollard set to leave Montpellier?

Reports from France suggest that Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard will not be offered an extension on his contract with Montpellier after it expires next year.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Juarno Augustus of Northampton Saints holds off Jack Clement during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Northampton Saints and Gloucester Rugby at Franklin's Gardens on September 18, 2021 in Northampton, England.

Saffas Abroad: Green, Augustus taste winning start to Premiership season

Juarno Augustus had a successful start to life in the Premiership as the Northampton Saints kicked off their 2021-22 season with a commanding win over Gloucester.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Juarno Augustus of Northampton Saints poses for a portrait during the Northampton Saints squad photo call for the 2021-22 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season at Franklin's Gardens on August 26, 2021 in Northampton, England.

Augustus, Duhan headline Saffas Premiership moves

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the South African players who have made big moves for the upcoming 2021-22 Premiership season, including Juarno Augustus and Duhan van der Merwe.

Ex-Griquas boss scores top job in USA

The New England Free Jacks announced on Thursday that Scott Mathie has been appointed as its head coach for the 2022 Major League Rugby season.

Defending champions Toulouse edge La Rochelle in Top 14 opener

Toulouse kicked off the defence of their Top 14 title this past Sunday with a hard-fought 20-16 victory over La Rochelle, the team they beat in two finals in a month last season.

Du Toit’s Japan move confirmed

Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit has signed with Japan’s Toyota Verblitz as he attempts to recover from a shoulder injury, the Japanese team said on Monday.

Stormers lock off to Japan

Stormers lock JD Schickerling has sealed a move to Japan after the Kobe Steelers announced him as one of their three new signings on Wednesday.

Kolbe set for big payday as Toulon transfer confirmed

Toulon president Bernard Lemaitre has confirmed the club will be signing Cheslin Kolbe from Top 14 rivals Toulouse in a deal that could reportedly cost them €1.8 million and have the Bok wing earning an annual salary of €1m.

Eight South Africans who achieved great success abroad

With Cheslin Kolbe set to switch French clubs in search of more silverware, SARugbymag.co.za looks at some of the South African players who enjoyed the most success with moves abroad.

Rugby Union - Premiership Play-Off Final - Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - June 26, 2021 Harlequins players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Premiership Play-Off

Watch: Top 10 new signings to watch in the Premiership

Four South African players – including one Springbok – have been included in this video listing the top 10 signings to watch in the new Premiership season, which gets underway in a month’s time. Who are you most looking forward to watching?