Rhodes gets slap on wrist for hit
Saracens loose forward Michael Rhodes has been suspended for three weeks for a dangerous hit on Bath lock Levi Douglas in an English Premiership match.
Stander shines for Ireland
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Six Nations, Premiership and Major Rugby League matches involving South African players.
Ackermann inspires Gloucester’s triumph
Ruan Ackermann was in top form as Gloucester hammered Harlequins 29-7, while there were also wins for Exeter, Bristol, Newcastle, Sale and Bath in the English Premiership.
Ackermann extends Gloucester stay
Loose forward Ruan Ackermann has signed a contract extension that will see him play for Gloucester beyond the current season.
Saracens ex-owners feared salary breach
Saracens’ South African former owners sold their stake in the club partly because they feared it was breaching the Premiership salary cap.
Bismarck, Frans fuel Montpellier fightback
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Premiership, Top 14, Pro14 and Major Rugby League matches involving South African players.
Armand’s Exeter Chiefs sink Sale Sharks
Don Armand starred for the Exeter Chiefs in their 20-14 win over the Sale Sharks, while there were also English Premiership victories for Newcastle, Saracens, Leicester, Harlequins and Bristol.
Akker to join Du Preez at Sale
Bok hooker Akker van der Merwe has signed with English club the Sale Sharks until 2022.
Du Preez to return to England
The Sale Sharks have confirmed that Rob du Preez will return to the English club on a permanent deal after this year’s Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.
Saffa lock inspires Saints win
Dave Ribbans scored in stoppage time as Northampton beat Bath 27-26, while there were also wins for Gloucester, Worcester, Exeter, Sale and Harlequins in the English Premiership.
