English Premiership

Premiership: Pollard steers Leicester to comeback win

Handre Pollard’s 14-point haul helped Leicester Tigers seal a comeback victory, while Springbok prop Thomas du Toit opened his try-scoring account for Bath.

Premiership: Pollard back in the saddle

Handre Pollard enjoyed an eventful first start of the Premiership season, helping Leicester Tigers stun the defending champions, while Jaco Coetzee’s try wrapped up a big win for Bath.

SA backs Premiership merger

SA Rugby will support a reported merger between the URC and Premiership, provided the Bulls, Lions, Sharks, and Stormers are guaranteed spots in the competition.

Leicester's Handre Pollard in action during the Gallagher Premiership match at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Saturday November 11, 2023.

Pollard returns for Premiership derby

Handre Pollard will make his first appearance of the season for Leicester Tigers in the East Midlands derby against defending champions Northampton Saints.

Ex-Bulls enforcer cuts Bath stint short

Former Vodacom Bulls forward Jacques du Plessis has departed Bath due to “personal family reasons,” the Premiership club has confirmed.

(Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Bok bruiser off to France?

French Top 14 leaders Bordeaux Begles are reported to be in talks with a Springbok enforcer after making his signature a “priority”.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Courtney Lawes of Northampton Saints claims a high ball ahead of Cameron Hanekom of Vodacom Bulls during the Investec Champions Cup Quarter Final match between Northampton Saints and Vodacom Bulls at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens on April 13, 2024 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

URC-Premiership merger still on the cards?

A potential merger between the URC and the English Premiership, split into two divisions with promotion and relegation, is reportedly under serious consideration.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 05: Edwill Van Der Merwe of the Lions with the ball during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Edinburgh at Emirates Airline Park on October 05, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Bok duo in Euro Team of the Week

Two Springboks and a South African Premiership star are among the players selected for a data-powered Opta European Club Rugby Team of the Week.

Cheika fumes over Premiership ban

Michael Cheika has questioned his welcome in the Premiership after being handed a two-match ban for allegedly disrespecting the independent matchday doctor following his debut as Leicester Tigers coach.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Handre Pollard of Leicester Tigers reacts during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on January 28, 2023 in Leicester, England.

Polly to fly the Leicester coop?

Two-time Springbok world champion Handre Pollard is reportedly considering a return to Japanese club rugby after his Leicester Tigers contract expires at the end of the season.