English Premiership

White targets Le Roux

Wasps and Springbok fullback Willie le Roux is reportedly a sought-after recruit by Jake White’s Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.

Du Preez out with throat injury

Worcester Warriors flank Cornell du Preez is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a throat injury during their 21-20 loss to Wasps on Saturday.

Saracens see off committed Newcastle

Saracens started their English Premiership title defence with a 32-21 victory against Newcastle, while there were also wins for Bristol, Exeter, Harlequins, Gloucester and Wasps.

Kriel: SA players will flood to Europe

Gloucester flank Jaco Kriel predicts a mass exodus of South African players to Europe after next year’s World Cup.

‘Moving north is the way forward’

Springbok flanker Jaco Kriel has highlighted the benefits of South African teams making the move into northern hemisphere competitions.

Ashton cops big ban

Sale fullback Chris Ashton has been given a seven-week suspension for a tip tackle on Castres scrumhalf Rory Kockott last week.

Watch: Carr on Wasps return

Nizaam Carr talks about being back at Wasps and the past Super Rugby season with the Stormers.

Cipriani fined for nightclub incident

Gloucester flyhalf Danny Cipriani has been fined after pleading guilty to assault and resisting arrest after an incident at a Jersey nightclub on Wednesday.