Vunipola: Parts of BLM don’t align with my beliefs
England and Saracens No 8 Billy Vunipola has revealed why he didn’t take a knee to support the Black Lives Matter movement.
‘Mthethwa’s request smells like dictatorship’
The Democratic Alliance, AfriForum and Solidarity have hit back at sports minister Nathi Mthethwa for demanding clarity from SA Rugby in response to certain players opting not to take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Saffas hit ground running in Premiership
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the South African players who featured for their respective clubs in the English Premiership this past weekend.
Wasps sting wasteful Saints
Josh Bassett scored two tries as Wasps claimed a crucial 34-21 bonus-point win over the Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens on Sunday.
Lood earns maiden start for Saffa-laden Sale Sharks
The Sale Sharks have named eight South Africans in their starting lineup for Friday’s English Premiership match in London.
Van Wyk eyes England Test berth
South African-born Northampton Saints prop Francois van Wyk says he hopes to get a call-up from Eddie Jones once he becomes eligible for selection for England later this month.
Watch: Faf’s face painted on Twickenham pitch
Ahead of Friday’s Premiership Rugby restart, Springbok and Sale Sharks star scrumhalf Faf de Klerk’s portrait has been painted on the grass at the home of English rugby.
Watch: Sale Sharks tries – 2019-20 season
With the English Premiership set to resume on Friday, check out this compilation of Sale Sharks’ tries prior to the season being halted, which features several of our Saffas abroad.
English club capture Saffa prop
Harlequins have confirmed the signing of tighthead prop Maks van Dyk for the remainder of the 2019-20 season.
English clubs must protect Lions players
UK rugby scribe Daniel Schofield believes English Premiership clubs must provide proper time for rest to its leading players, especially in the lead-up to the British & Irish Lions tour next year.
