English Premiership

Wasps set to enter administration

Wasps have withdrawn from Saturday’s English Premiership rugby game against Exeter with the cash-strapped club “likely” to enter administration within days.

Du Preez twins make big decision over future

Springbok loose forwards Jean-Luc and Daniel du Preez have both turned down big-money offers from France and Japan and signed new contracts with Sale Sharks.

Cheslin KOLBE of Toulon score his try during the Top 14 match between Toulon and Brive at Felix Mayol Stadium on October 8, 2022 in Toulon, France.

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe back with a bang

There was good news for the Springboks’ November tour prospects as Cheslin Kolbe made an immediate impact on his return from injury.

Venter, Duhan among free Worcester players

Troubled Premiership club Worcester are braced for a player exodus after a company that holds their contracts was wound up at a court hearing on Wednesday.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Sam James of Sale Sharks celebrates scoring their side's third try with teammate Robert du Preez during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Northampton Saints at AJ Bell Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Delight for Du Preez, pain for Pollard

There were contrasting emotions for Springbok flyhalves in the Premiership this weekend, as Robert du Preez helped Sale Sharks to a vital win, while Handre Pollard suffered another knock in his debut.

Pollard’s comeback cut short

Handre Pollard has likely confirmed Jacques Nienaber’s worst fears after the injury-plagued Springbok flyhalf’s debut for Leicester Tigers ended prematurely.

WORCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: The gates are padlocked, at the Sixways Stadium, home of Worcester Warriors, on September 26, 2022 in Worcester, England.

Worcester placed in administration, suspended by RFU

English Premiership side Worcester are set to be placed into administration after they were suspended from all competitions by the Rugby Football Union on Monday for failing to meet a funding ultimatum.

WORCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Duhan van der Merwe of Worcester Warriors crosses for the second try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Worcester Warriors and Newcastle Falcons at Sixways Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Worcester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Duhan inspires Worcester to first win

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England and France, including a look at how embattled Worcester Warriors got their first win of the season.

Troubled Wasps join Worcester in financial pit

Wasps are the latest English Premiership club in danger of financial ruin after revealing their intention to appoint an administrator.

Desperate Worcester to field coach

A 41-year-old member of the coaching staff and a former deaf international player were both called up to take on Gloucester on Wednesday as the Worcester Warriors scraped together a squad for the Premier Rugby Cup fixture.