English Premiership

GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Leicester Tigers' Jasper Wiese in action during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and Leicester Tigers at Kingsholm Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Gloucester, United Kingdom.

Saffas to play for Saudis in Premiership?

Saudi Arabian investors are reportedly in talks to buy stakes in English top-flight rugby clubs Leicester Tigers, Gloucester, Northampton Saints and Newcastle Falcons.

Juarno Augustus Rugby Union - Premiership - Northampton Saints v Bath Rugby - Franklin's Gardens, Northampton, Britain - March 10, 2023 Northampton Saints' Juarno Augustus in action with Bath's GJ van Velze and Beno Obano

Saffas Abroad: Trokkie scores in Premiership try fest

An action-packed weekend featured no fewer than 10 South African try-scorers in the Premiership and Top 14, with Juarno Augustus opening his account for Northampton Saints.

‘Polly of old’ continues to roar

Playmaker Handre Pollard is flourishing at Leicester Tigers, showcasing a remarkable transformation from his underwhelming stint with Montpellier, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Photo: BackpagePix Fans hold up a sign asking Saracens' Owen Farrell not to leave after the Gallagher Premiership match at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, Leicester. Picture date: Saturday January 6, 2024.

McCall: Saracens will fight to keep Farrell

Saracens boss Mark McCall said the Premiership champions would do everything in their power to keep Owen Farrell after the England star was linked with a move to Racing 92.

Saracens' Owen Farrell during the Gallagher Premiership at StoneX Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday November 25, 2023. Photo: BackpagePix

Farrell to link up with Siya?

Racing 92 have issued a veiled denial amidst intense speculation over England and Saracens flyhalf Owen Farrell’s potential move to the French Top 14 club.

Saffa boss has no regrets after Bath ‘B’ loss

Johann van Graan insisted he had no qualms about fielding a second-string team after defeat at Leicester meant Bath missed the chance to end 2023 top of the Premiership.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Handre Pollard of Leicester Tigers kicks a penalty during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on November 18, 2023 in Leicester, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saffas Abroad: Pollard on song to sink Bath

Handre Pollard kicked eight points as Leicester Tigers took advantage of Johann van Graan’s understrength Bath, while Dillyn Leyds scored in La Rochelle’s rout of Toulouse.

Jacques Vermeulen Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

Watch: Saffa bruiser bounces Bears star

Exeter Chiefs loose forward Jacques Vermeulen sent Bristol Bears flyhalf Callum Sheedy sprawling with a powerful fend in an English Premiership clash on Friday.

Bath boss in awe of ‘too good’ Boks

Johann van Graan admits Bath have “no specific plan” to stop Leicester Tigers’ World Cup-winning pivot Handre Pollard on Sunday, while hailing Jasper Wiese’s dynamism.