Premiership

‘No arms’ Farrell under fire again

Owen Farrell could miss England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland next month if he is cited for a dangerous tackle during Saracens’ 19-16 Premiership win over Gloucester on Saturday.

London Irish's Benhard Janse van Rensburg (second left) catches the ball during the Gallagher Premiership match at the Gtech Community Stadium, London. Picture date: Friday December 23, 2022.

Saffas Abroad: Benhard breaks Saracens’ run

Here’s a wrap of the South Africans playing in the French Top 14, Japanese Top League and Premiership, where Saracens surrendered their unbeaten run.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Sale Sharks at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on October 08, 2022 in Leicester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Wiese wreaks havoc, Tambwe touches down

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the English Premiership and French Top 14, including the wrecking ball-performance by Jasper Wiese.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Dan du Preez of Sale Sharks runs at Callum Sheedy of Bristol Bears during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Bristol Bears at AJ Bell Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Bok loosies go big in England

Jasper Wiese and Jean-Luc du Preez both grabbed tries as the Springboks enjoyed a successful return to their respective Premiership clubs this weekend.

Watch: White’s son dots down for Bath

Wesley White, son of Vodacom Bulls head coach Jake White, scored a try for Bath in a thrilling Premiership clash with Saracens.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Daniel du Preez of Sale Sharks runs with the ball 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: Du Preez bros star for Sale

Another action-packed weekend in the northern hemisphere featured excellent performances from the Du Preez brothers, as well as Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese.

WORCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: The gates are padlocked, at the Sixways Stadium, home of Worcester Warriors, on September 26, 2022 in Worcester, England.

Worcester placed in administration, suspended by RFU

English Premiership side Worcester are set to be placed into administration after they were suspended from all competitions by the Rugby Football Union on Monday for failing to meet a funding ultimatum.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 16: Handre Pollard of South Africa celebrates after scoring a try during the 3rd Castle Lager Incoming Series test match between South Africa and Wales at DHL Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Two Boks among Premiership’s highest paid

Two current Springboks are reportedly among the 20 highest earners in the English Premiership for the 2022-23 season.

Duhan caught up in Worcester in financial crisis

A number of Worcester Warriors players, including South African stars Duhan van der Merwe and Francois Venter, could be cast into the wilderness as the club prepares to go into administration.

Leicester Tiger's Jasper Wiese (centre) scores a try during the Gallagher Premiership Final at Twickenham Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday June 18, 2022.

Wiese, Liebenberg power Tigers to Premiership glory

Jasper Wiese and Hanro Liebenberg played influential roles as Leicester Tigers snatched a late victory over Saracens to win the 2021-22 Premiership title in London on Saturday.