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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers is challenged by Ben Earl of Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final match between Leicester Tigers and Saracens at Twickenham Stadium on June 18, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Highlights: Late Leicester drop-goal downs Sarries

Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese put in a man-of-the-match performance to help Leicester Tigers beat Saracens in Saturday’s English Premiership final at Twickenham.

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.

Playoff predictions: Bulls a tricky pick

On a weekend of sumptuous semi-finals and finals, the Vodacom Bulls alone are exposed to the risk of suffering double disappointment.

Sarries, Leicester eye return to former glory

Saracens will aim to complete their comeback from a salary-cap scandal by defeating Leicester in the English Premiership final at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Koch: ‘Bad words’ fuelled Saracens push to final

Springbok prop Vincent Koch says the “bad words” aimed at Saracens helped propel the club’s rise from relegation to this weekend’s Premiership final.

Limerick , Ireland - 25 September 2021; Ruben Van Heerden of Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Cell C Sharks at Thomond Park in Limerick.

Sharks lock completes England move

English Premiership side Exeter Chiefs have boosted their pack by officially announcing the signing of Sharks lock Ruben van Heerden for next season.

BARNET, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: Andre Esterhuizen of Harlequins is tackled by Jamie George and Owen Farrell of Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi-Final match between Saracens and Harlequins at StoneX Stadium on June 11, 2022 in Barnet, England.

Farrell calls for common sense around high tackles

England captain Owen Farrell has added his voice to calls for a more common-sense approach to punishing high tackles after four yellow cards were dished out in the Premiership semi-final between Saracens and Harlequins.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers takes on Api Ratuniyarawa of Northampton Saints during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi Final match between Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on June 11, 2022 in Leicester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Wiese, Koch get shot at Premiership title

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the Premiership and French Top 14 playoffs, including excellent performances from Springboks Jasper Wiese and Vincent Koch.

Esterhuizen set for round two against Farrell

Andre Esterhuizen will face Owen Farrell for the first time since the two clashed in a controversial tackle during a Test match between the Springboks and England in 2018.

Ruhan Nel with Seabelo Senatla and Marvin Orie

Playoff predictions: Stormers going to the final

It’s not looking pretty for the Vodacom Bulls, but the Stormers have got the green light from the SA Rugby magazine team to make home ground advantage count against Ulster in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-finals this weekend.