
Van Graan’s Bath humiliate Saracens
Coach Johann van Graan’s Bath inflicted a record defeat on Saracens in the English Premiership on Saturday.
Coach Johann van Graan’s Bath inflicted a record defeat on Saracens in the English Premiership on Saturday.
Joe Marler will retire from professional rugby after Harlequins’ clash against Bristol on Friday, the Premiership club has announced.
Former DHL Stormers playmaker Tim Swiel produced an awkward-looking dive to finish off a spectacular try in his first appearance for Saracens.
Bath boss Johann van Graan hailed Springbok prop Thomas du Toit’s ongoing impact after a rout of Sale on Saturday left the club top of the Premiership table.
Two-time Springbok world champion Handre Pollard is reportedly considering a return to Japanese club rugby after his Leicester Tigers contract expires at the end of the season.
Leicester boss Michael Cheika has been hit with a suspension after being found guilty of disrespecting an independent match-day doctor.
Juarno Augustus put in a storming performance as defending Premiership champions Northampton Saints bounced back in style, while Bath and Saracens continued their unbeaten start to the season.
Michael Cheika says he hopes to turn a one-year contract with Leicester into a longstanding arrangement as the Australian looks to revive the Tigers’ fortunes.
Michael Cheika will link up with Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard next season after the former Australia and Argentina coach was unveiled as the new Leicester Tigers boss.
Thomas du Toit barged over for Johann van Graan’s Bath but it was not enough as the Northampton Saints were crowned Premiership champions in London on Saturday.