Du Preez out with throat injury
Worcester Warriors flank Cornell du Preez is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a throat injury during their 21-20 loss to Wasps on Saturday.
Worcester Warriors flank Cornell du Preez is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a throat injury during their 21-20 loss to Wasps on Saturday.
Saracens started their English Premiership title defence with a 32-21 victory against Newcastle, while there were also wins for Bristol, Exeter, Harlequins, Gloucester and Wasps.
Gloucester flank Jaco Kriel predicts a mass exodus of South African players to Europe after next year’s World Cup.
England flyhalf Danny Cipriani has been arrested and charged with assault after an incident at a Jersey nightclub on Wednesday.
Wasps No 8 Nizaam Carr says he feels rejuvenated going into his second stint with the Coventry-based club in September.
The Worcester Warriors have completed the signing of Zimbabwe tighthead prop Farai Mudariki.
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is being pursued by English Premiership side Bath as a possible signing after he finishes his stint in Japan.
Springbok prop Vincent Koch has signed an extension to stay with English Premiership champions Saracens until 2022.
Premiership Rugby CEO Mark McCafferty says the clubs will meet to discuss England coach Eddie Jones’ training methods.
Schalk Brits and Vincent Koch won the English Premiership title with Saracens, who beat the Exeter Chiefs 27-10 in the final at Twickenham on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.