Wasps follow Worcester into administration

English rugby giants Wasps were Monday placed into administration with all the players made redundant – the second English Premiership club to suffer the fate in just three weeks.

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.

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.

Sharks sign Bok centre

The Sharks have signed Springbok centre Francois Venter from troubled Premiership club Worcester Warriors.

Wasps set to enter administration

Wasps have withdrawn from Saturday’s English Premiership rugby game against Exeter with the cash-strapped club “likely” to enter administration within days.

Du Preez twins make big decision over future

Springbok loose forwards Jean-Luc and Daniel du Preez have both turned down big-money offers from France and Japan and signed new contracts with Sale Sharks.

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe back with a bang

There was good news for the Springboks’ November tour prospects as Cheslin Kolbe made an immediate impact on his return from injury.

Venter, Duhan among free Worcester players

Troubled Premiership club Worcester are braced for a player exodus after a company that holds their contracts was wound up at a court hearing on Wednesday.

Saffas Abroad: Delight for Du Preez, pain for Pollard

There were contrasting emotions for Springbok flyhalves in the Premiership this weekend, as Robert du Preez helped Sale Sharks to a vital win, while Handre Pollard suffered another knock in his debut.

Pollard’s comeback cut short

Handre Pollard has likely confirmed Jacques Nienaber’s worst fears after the injury-plagued Springbok flyhalf’s debut for Leicester Tigers ended prematurely.