Premiership

Watch: Pollard excels in Premiership return

Handre Pollard continued his excellent form off the kicking tee and picked up a try assist in his first game back for Leicester Tigers on Saturday.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Jesse Kriel of South Africa with Handre Pollard of South Africa and Jasper Wiese of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Bok champs return after ‘crazy’ week

Handre Pollard and Jasper Wiese have been thrown straight back into the action for Leicester Tigers after what the Springbok flyhalf calls a ‘chaotic’ week of World Cup celebrations.

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard training with Leicester Tigers

Parachuted Boks back in action

Two World Cup-winning Springboks could be back in Premiership action this weekend, as Leicester Tigers look to recover from a poor start to the season.

DOMONT, FRANCE - OCTOBER 25: Marvin Orie of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at Stade des Fauvettes on October 25, 2023 in Domont, France.

Saffas Abroad: Bok lock aids French upset

A Springbok lock who skipped the World Cup trophy tour to help his struggling club made an immediate impact in the Top 14, while Tyrone Green scored a stunning try in the Premiership.

Harlequins' Tyrone Green scores a try during the Gallagher Premiership match at Kingston Park Stadium, Newcastle. Picture date: Saturday September 10, 2022.

Watch: Green soars to score stunner

Tyrone Green produced an incredible dive to get on the end of a crossfield kick and score for Harlequins against Newcastle Falcons on Saturday.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Sam James of Sale Sharks celebrates scoring their side's third try with teammate Robert du Preez during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Northampton Saints at AJ Bell Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Bok flyhalf stars in Premiership

Robert du Preez tallied 14 points in the Premiership, while Dillyn Leyds suffered defeat in the Top 14, as the early parts of the northern hemisphere seasons continued.

EXETER, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Jack Nowell of Exeter Chiefs reaches out to score the team's second try whilst being tackled by Ernst Van Rhyn of DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup Quarter Finals match between Exeter Chiefs and DHL Stormers at Sandy Park on April 08, 2023 in Exeter, England.

Premiership to merge with URC in ‘super league’?

Talks have reportedly been held between executives over forming a new “super league” that would include clubs from the Premiership and @Vodacom #URC.

Montpellier's English number 8 Zach Mercer (C) Fights for the ball with La Rochelle's French lock Thomas Lavault (L) and La Rochelle's French flanker Remi Bourdeau (R) during the French Top14 rugby union match between Montpellier Herault Rugby and Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle) at The GGL Stadium in Montpellier, southern France on May 13, 2023.

England veteran: Central contracts to stem exodus

Experienced England scrumhalf Danny Care said on Tuesday he would welcome central contracts for players to stop them moving abroad.

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Fans arrive outside the stadium during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between London Irish and Exeter Chiefs at Gtech Community Stadium on May 06, 2023 in Brentford, England.

London Irish suspended over lack of funding

London Irish will not participate in any league next season after the club failed to prove they have the finances to continue operating, England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced.

Henry Arundell Dublin , Ireland - 18 March 2023; England players, from left, Henry Slade, Henry Arundell and Anthony Watson during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Stormers to swoop for England superstar?

London Irish are reportedly set to be suspended from next season’s Premiership and one of the club’s star talents has been linked with a move to South Africa.