English Premiership

Ismaiel back to wing it for Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed the return of former Springbok wing Travis Ismaiel after a short stint with Harlequins in England.

Francois Louw playing for Bath in the English Premiership

Louw concerned over Premiership restart

Retiring Springbok and Bath flank Francois Louw has shared his concerns over the potential resumption of the 2019-20 English Premiership season.

Mostert set for Japan move

Springbok lock Franco Mostert is set to leave English Premiership side Gloucester to return to the Japanese Top League with Honda Heat.

Watch: How Ackermann was undermined at Gloucester

In this fascinating episode of Andy Goode and Jim Hamilton’s ‘Rugby Pod’ podcast, the former international duo spill the beans on why Johan Ackermann has left Gloucester.

Rewind: Bok midweek matches (2009)

Following reports that SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is keen to see an extended Springbok squad play midweek games before their Tests this year, here’s a look back at highlights from their matches against the Leicester Tigers and Saracens in 2009.

Ackermann eyes England qualification

Johan Ackermann says his son Ruan is set to stay with Gloucester to keep his options open about the possibility of representing England at Test level in the future.

Ackermann exit talks from Gloucester grow

Further reports suggest Gloucester coach Johan Ackermann could be set to leave the English side and complete a move to Japanese club Docomo Red Hurricanes.

Watch: Reinach’s Saints tries

World Cup-winning scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has scored an incredible 31 tries in only two-and-a-half seasons since arriving at Franklin’s Gardens from the Sharks in 2017. Check out this compilation of all of his tries for Northampton Saints ahead of his departure from the club at season’s end.

Top 14, Premiership demand input in shaping of Test calendar

The governing bodies of professional rugby in France and England have asked World Rugby to be involved in drawing up the calendar of post-coronavirus international matches.