Former F1 team boss buys English club
London Irish have been bought out of administration by a consortium led by Eddie Jordan.
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London Irish have been bought out of administration by a consortium led by Eddie Jordan.
Bath boss Johann van Graan has completed another shrewd bit of business by securing the services of one of English rugby’s blockbuster backline exports.
Johann van Graan has acquired a rising halfback talent from the Vodacom Bulls to boost Bath’s long-term plans for success in the English Premiership.
Handre Pollard is in high demand, with as many as 10 clubs worldwide reportedly willing to pay more than R10 million for the two-time World Cup-winning Springbok flyhalf.
Leicester Tigers have announced that director of rugby Michael Cheika will leave at the end of the season after opting not to extend his contract with the Premiership club.
The Leicester Tigers are reportedly considering an approach for Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith.
Sale Sharks owner Simon Orange says he will back director of rugby Alex Sanderson “to go out and sign whoever he wants”.
The Stormers are reportedly set to lose the services of an ace finisher to the English Premiership.
Catch up on the weekend’s action involving South African players in the English Premiership, French Top 14 and Japan League One.
Bath coach Johann van Graan has taken a club that hit rock bottom two seasons ago to the top of the English Premiership log.