English Premiership

BATH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Akker van der Merwe of Sale celebrates scoring a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks at Recreation Ground on September 17, 2022 in Bath, England.

Saffas Abroad: Akker, Trokkie dot down in England

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England and France, including a look at how some Springbok hopefuls fared.

EXETER, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Jacques Vermeulen of Exeter Chiefs celebrates with team mate Jannes Kirsten after scoring their second try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Sale Sharks at Sandy Park on March 06, 2022 in Exeter, England.

Vermeulen grounded in SA after robbery

Former Sharks loose forward Jacques Vermeulen has been unable to return to England to play for Exeter Chiefs after his passport was stolen in a car robbery.

Worcester set to confirm new ownership

Reports in England suggest that Worcester Warriors are on the verge of agreeing to terms of a sale, which would secure the financially troubled Premiership club’s short- and long-term future.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Daniel du Preez of Sale Sharks runs with the ball 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: Du Preez, Trokkie in clash of bruisers

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the opening round of the English Premiership, including a look at the face-off between Daniel du Preez and Juarno Augustus.

Harlequins' Tyrone Green scores a try during the Gallagher Premiership match at Kingston Park Stadium, Newcastle. Picture date: Saturday September 10, 2022.

Watch: Saffas open Premiership try-scoring accounts

Harlequins duo Tyrone Green and Wilco Louw scored their first Premiership tries of the new season, while Leicester Tigers captain Hanro Liebenberg did the same for the defending champions on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 16: Handre Pollard of South Africa celebrates after scoring a try during the 3rd Castle Lager Incoming Series test match between South Africa and Wales at DHL Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Two Boks among Premiership’s highest paid

Two current Springboks are reportedly among the 20 highest earners in the English Premiership for the 2022-23 season.

Duhan caught up in Worcester in financial crisis

A number of Worcester Warriors players, including South African stars Duhan van der Merwe and Francois Venter, could be cast into the wilderness as the club prepares to go into administration.