Ackermann exit talks from Gloucester grow
Further reports suggest Gloucester coach Johan Ackermann could be set to leave the English side and complete a move to Japanese club Docomo Red Hurricanes.
Watch: Reinach’s Saints tries
World Cup-winning scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has scored an incredible 31 tries in only two-and-a-half seasons since arriving at Franklin’s Gardens from the Sharks in 2017. Check out this compilation of all of his tries for Northampton Saints ahead of his departure from the club at season’s end.
Top 14, Premiership demand input in shaping of Test calendar
The governing bodies of professional rugby in France and England have asked World Rugby to be involved in drawing up the calendar of post-coronavirus international matches.
Saracens players apologise after lockdown breach
A group of Saracens players, including Billy Vunipola and Alex Goode, have apologised after breaking England’s Covid-19 lockdown regulations.
English club snap up Bok fitness guru
The Springboks’ former head of athletic performance, Aled Walters, has officially joined English club the Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2020-21 season.
Best of YouTube: Greatest plays in rugby
In another selection from YouTube, here’s a three-part compilation of some of the most ridiculous plays in rugby.
Former Junior Bok linked with England move
Former Vodacom Bulls flank and 2012 U20 Championship-winner Shaun Adendorff is reportedly in talks for a move to the Northampton Saints.
Former Bok centre receives hefty fine
Sale Sharks centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg has been fined £32,500 and suspended for two weeks after ‘signing playing contracts with two Premiership clubs’.
Watch: Reinach’s 95m intercept try for Saints
Springbok and Northampton Saints scrumhalf Cobus Reinach showed an incredible turn of pace, after intercepting a pass from Francois Hougaard, to run in a sensational try against the Worcester Warriors last season.
English Premiership banks on July return
Premiership clubs are hoping to return to on-field action on 3 July and accept midweek games would be needed to complete the season.
