English Premiership

Marler cops ban over Heenan insult

England prop Joe Marler has been banned for two weeks with a further four weeks suspended for comments made towards Bristol flanker Jake Heenan.

Marler charged over Heenan remark

England prop Joe Marler is facing fresh disciplinary action following “prejudicial” comments made towards Bristol flanker Jake Heenan while playing for club side Harlequins.

Pollard is back!

Handre Pollard will make his long-awaited return from injury when he debuts for Leicester Tigers in the Premiership clash against Sale Sharks on Friday night.

London Irish's Benhard Janse van Rensburg (second left) catches the ball during the Gallagher Premiership match at the Gtech Community Stadium, London. Picture date: Friday December 23, 2022.

Saffas Abroad: Benhard breaks Saracens’ run

Here’s a wrap of the South Africans playing in the French Top 14, Japanese Top League and Premiership, where Saracens surrendered their unbeaten run.

Kwagga Smith, Duane Vermeulen and Thomas du Toit

Bath hunting big Bok

Bath are reportedly set to follow up the signing of Scotland star Finn Russell with a member of the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup-winning pack.

COVENTRY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Wasps fans wave their flags during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Wasps and Northampton Saints at The Coventry Building Society Arena on October 09, 2022 in Coventry, England.

Wasps get green light to return

Worcester’s hopes of returning to rugby union next season have suffered a blow after a takeover bid was rejected on Friday, while fellow crisis club Wasps were given the green light to feature in the English Championship.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Sale Sharks at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on October 08, 2022 in Leicester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Wiese wreaks havoc, Tambwe touches down

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the English Premiership and French Top 14, including the wrecking ball-performance by Jasper Wiese.

Sarries snap up Bok star

Saracens have secured the services of an exciting Springbok campaigner who brings a wealth of experience and dynamism to the English Premiership giants.

Rugby bosses ‘working’ on creation of Club World Cup

European rugby chiefs refused to put a deadline on agreement for the creation of a Club World Cup, but remain hopeful the groundbreaking plan will get off the ground.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Dan du Preez of Sale Sharks runs at Callum Sheedy of Bristol Bears during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Bristol Bears at AJ Bell Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Bok loosies go big in England

Jasper Wiese and Jean-Luc du Preez both grabbed tries as the Springboks enjoyed a successful return to their respective Premiership clubs this weekend.