Premiership

Ex-Bulls enforcer cuts Bath stint short

Former Vodacom Bulls forward Jacques du Plessis has departed Bath due to “personal family reasons,” the Premiership club has confirmed.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Courtney Lawes of Northampton Saints claims a high ball ahead of Cameron Hanekom of Vodacom Bulls during the Investec Champions Cup Quarter Final match between Northampton Saints and Vodacom Bulls at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens on April 13, 2024 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

URC-Premiership merger still on the cards?

A potential merger between the URC and the English Premiership, split into two divisions with promotion and relegation, is reportedly under serious consideration.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 05: Edwill Van Der Merwe of the Lions with the ball during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Edinburgh at Emirates Airline Park on October 05, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Bok duo in Euro Team of the Week

Two Springboks and a South African Premiership star are among the players selected for a data-powered Opta European Club Rugby Team of the Week.

Cheika fumes over Premiership ban

Michael Cheika has questioned his welcome in the Premiership after being handed a two-match ban for allegedly disrespecting the independent matchday doctor following his debut as Leicester Tigers coach.

Premiership: Benhard inspires Bears

Benhard Janse van Rensburg inspired Bristol Bears stay in touch with the top of the Premiership against last season’s finalists Bath, while Robert du Preez’s boot helped Sale Sharks eke out a victory.

Premiership: Trokkie gets Saints back on track

Juarno Augustus put in a storming performance as defending Premiership champions Northampton Saints bounced back in style, while Bath and Saracens continued their unbeaten start to the season.

Prem: Van Graan’s Bath make a splash

Johann van Graan’s Bath turned the tables on defending champions Northampton Saints, exacting revenge for last season’s Premiership final defeat on the opening night of the new season.

The Bulls in the URC quarter-final against the Stormers

URC rubbishes SA exit talk

The URC has issued a statement pouring cold water on reports of a merger with the Premiership that would exclude South African and Italian teams.

Premiership’s URC plan to exclude SA teams

The Premiership clubs have reportedly favoured a merger with the URC that would see the formation of a new British and Irish league without South African and Italian teams.