Swiel trades Quins for Falcons

The Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of flyhalf Tim Swiel from their Premiership rivals Harlequins.

Serfontein spares Montpellier’s blushes

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership, Pro14 and French Top 14 matches involving South African players.

Saints survive Bears thriller

Northampton beat Bristol 45-40 in an 11-try cliffhanger, while there were Premiership wins for Wasps, Exeter, Harlequins, Saracens and Leicester.

Watch: Premiership Try of the Week

Willie le Roux and Nizaam Carr both played a role in this try for Wasps against the Sale Sharks.

Saracens down Gloucester

Saracens claimed a 38-15 win against Gloucester, while there were also English Premiership wins for the Worcester Warriors, Wasps, Bristol Bears, Bath and Exeter Chiefs.

Leicester lock gets four-week ban

Will Spencer has been banned for four weeks after being red-carded for a dangerous tackle.

De Jongh brace boosts Wasps

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership, Pro14, French Top 14 and Japanese Top League matches involving South African players.

De Jongh double helps Wasps edge Tigers

Juan de Jongh scored a brace to help Wasps beat a 14-man Leicester Tigers 41-35, while there were also English Premiership wins for Saracens, Gloucester, the Exeter Chiefs, Bath and Newcastle Falcons.

Kirchner loaned to Bristol

Dragons fullback Zane Kirchner has joined the Bristol Bears on an emergency one-month loan deal.

Premiership clubs reject takeover bid

English Premiership club owners have decided against accepting CVC Capital Partners’ £275-million takeover bid.