English Premiership

WATFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Brendan Venter, the Saracens techical director looks on during the Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and Leicester Tigers at Vicarage Road on February 19, 2012 in Watford, England.

Venter: My mother thought I’d been smoking something

Brendan Venter has opened up on his infamous post-match interview which followed his Saracens side’s loss to Racing 92 in a European Cup clash in 2010.

Cloete to follow Van Graan to England

Bath have announced that South African flank Chris Cloete will be joining the Premiership club from Munster for the 2022-23 season.

English Premiership clubs stars Lood de Jager and Faf de Klerk enter the fray for Sale; could be vital against Lions

Window closing for Saffas abroad?

English-qualified quotas are expected to be strengthened in 2024 which could directly impact the number of South African players eligible to be fielded in Premiership matches.

HIGASHIOSAKA, JAPAN - MARCH 27: Lukhanyo Am of Kobelco Kobe Steelers breaks through the tackle run during the NTT Japan Rugby League One match between Kobelco Kobe Steelers and Toshiba Brave Lupus at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on March 27, 2022 in Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan.

Saffas Abroad: Am’s Japan debut ends in disappointment

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including how Lukhanyo Am’s debut for Kobe Steelers went.

Watch: Farrell under fire for no-arms tackle

England captain Owen Farrell has once again come under heavy criticism for a no-arms tackle during his return from a long-term injury for Saracens against Bristol Bears this weekend.

Cheetahs flank to make England move

Cheetahs and former Junior Springbok flank Aidon Davis will be joining English Premiership side Exeter Chiefs from the 2022-23 season.

Toulon's South African wing Cheslin Kolbe (C) runs with the ball during the French Top 14 rugby union match between Toulon (RCT) and Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle) at the Mayol stadium in Toulon, on March 19, 2022.

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe finally touches down at Toulon

Dive into this wrap of all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including Cheslin Kolbe’s first tries for Toulon.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Faf de Klerk of Sale Sharks converts a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Gloucester Rugby at AJ Bell Stadium on March 12, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Faf turns sharpshooter in Prem

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including how Faf de Klerk’s goalkicking helped Sale Sharks to a victory.

Schalk Burger us shown a yellow card against the British & Irish Lions in 2009

Watch: Fastest yellow cards in rugby

Following England lock Charlie Ewels receiving the quickest red card in Six Nations history, take a look at this compilation of players who were slightly more fortunate.