English Premiership

Springbok centre Saffas Abroad NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Rohan Janse van Rensburg of Sale Sharks breaks to score their third try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Northampton Saints and Sale Sharks at Franklin's Gardens on February 19, 2022 in Northampton, England.

Saffas Abroad: Bok centres shine in Europe

It was a good weekend for the Springbok centres playing overseas, as Andre Esterhuizen, Rohan Janse van Rensburg and Jan Serfontien all scored tries for their respective teams.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Dean Richards, director of Rugby at Newcastle Falcons reacts during the Pre-season friendly match between Newcastle Falcons and Ealing Trailfinders on November 13, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors.

Newcastle coach slams referees for ‘favouritism’

Newcastle Falcons boss Dean Richards accused the match officials of favouritism after his side was reduced to 14 men during the 15-14 loss to Exeter Chiefs on Sunday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Andre Esterhuizen of Harlequins scores his sides fourth try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Harlequins and Wasps at Twickenham Stoop on February 19, 2022 in London, England.

Watch: Esterhuizen finishes off superb Quins try

Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen was on hand to finish off an excellently-worked team try as Harlequins returned to winning ways in the Premiership.

Lood on his way to Cape Town?

The Stormers are believed to be close to bolstering their pack with the addition of Springbok lock Lood de Jager.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: 1995 Winning Captain Francois Pienaar during the Rugby World Cup 2023 Bid Presentations event at Royal Garden Hotel on September 25, 2017 in London, England.

Pienaar consortium takes over at Saracens

Saracens’ £32 million (R650 million) takeover by a consortium including World Cup-winning captain Francois Pienaar has been completed, it was announced Wednesday.

Eben ETZEBETH of Toulon celebrate the victory with with the tear-away jersey after the Top 14 match between RC Toulon and Union Bordeaux Begles at Felix Mayol Stadium on February 12, 2022 in Toulon, France.

Saffas Abroad: Etzebeth’s return lifts Toulon

Eben Etzebeth made his return to action from a three-month break and helped Toulon claim a crucial victory in the French Top 14 this weekend.

Gallagher Premiership Rugby player of the month for January is Harlequins, Andre Esterhuizen who poses with his Gallagher Player of the Month Trophy. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK/Gallagher

‘Titanic’ Esterhuizen voted best in England

Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen has been described as a “titanic player in the prime of his career” as he was named Premiership Player of the Month for January.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Worcester Warriors at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on February 05, 2022 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Watch: Wiese goes on the rampage!

Jasper Wiese’s strength and temperament was showcased in the English Premiership on Saturday when he beat five defenders during Leicester Tigers’ win against Worcester Warriors.

Sale Sharks' Faf de Klerk (centre) celebrates with team-mates after victory in the Gallagher Premiership match at Twickenham Stoop, London. Picture date: Sunday February 6, 2022. (Photo by John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images)

Watch: Faf makes comeback in style

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk marked his return to play with a pinpoint kick for Sale Sharks teammate Rob du Preez during Sunday’s Premiership clash against Harlequins.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Hanro Liebenberg of Leicester Tigers looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Saracens at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on October 02, 2021 in Leicester, England.

Liebenberg: ‘No-brainer’ to stay with Leicester

Former Junior Springbok captain Hanro Liebenberg says committing his future to current Premiership log leaders Leicester Tigers was an easy decision to make.