English Premiership

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Faf set to make early return this weekend

Sale Sharks have been boosted by the return to fitness of international duo Faf de Klerk and Manu Tuilagi ahead of Sunday’s Premiership match against Harlequins.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Daniel du Preez of Sale Sharks beats a challenge from Bryce Hegarty of Leicester Tigers to break through and score their fourth try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Leicester Tigers at AJ Bell Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Du Preez stars as Sale stun Premiership leaders

Daniel du Preez played an integral role in helping Sale Sharks claim a win over Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers, while there were also impressive performances from Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx over the weekend.

Exeter Chiefs to end Native American branding

English Premiership club Exeter Chiefs have decided to abandon their controversial Native American branding from July.

WORCESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Alan Solomons Worcester Warriors director of rugby looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Worcester Warriors and Exeter Chiefs at Sixways Stadium on March 09, 2019 in Worcester, United Kingdom.

Former Bok coach set to retire

Veteran former Springbok assistant coach Alan Solomons will be retiring at the end of the season after a 25-year career in coaching.

Damian de Allende of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour third test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 7 August 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

De Allende linked with shock move to England

Reports in Europe suggest that Springbok centre Damian de Allende could follow Johann van Graan to English club Bath.

Bath confirm coaching shake-up

Bath have confirmed the appointment of Johann van Graan and JP Ferreira as head coach and defence coach respectively.

Boyd banned for slagging ref

Northampton Saints director of rugby Chris Boyd has been banned for two games for criticising a referee.

Esterhuizen: I’d love to play for the Boks again

Andre Esterhuizen says he received a congratulatory message from Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber following his run of three consecutive man-of-the-match performances for Harlequins.

Sale suspend England international accused of rape

An England rugby international arrested over the alleged rape of a teenager has been suspended by club side Sale, the English Premiership outfit announced Wednesday.

Saints boss in hot water over ‘no nuts’ referee rant

Northampton Saints director of rugby Chris Boyd faces a disciplinary hearing for criticising the performance of referee Adam Leal in his team’s loss to Saracens earlier this month.