Saffas Abroad: Vermeulen helps Exeter go top
Jacques Vermeulen scored a try to help the Exeter Chiefs claim a 26-15 victory over Gloucester and climb to the top of the English Premiership table.
Vermeulen helps Chiefs into Champions Cup playoffs
Jacques Vermeulen scored as the Exeter Chiefs went through to the quarter-finals of the European Champions Cup after a thrilling 31-31 draw with the Glasgow Warriors.
Weekend on social media
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.
Wales’ injury crisis deepens
Wales prop Tomas Francis has been ruled out for up to four months due to the injury he sustained after a collision with Duane Vermeulen at the World Cup.
Vermeulen seals Exeter move
The Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of ex-Sharks loose forward Jacques Vermeulen on a permanent three-year deal, effective immediately.
Chiefs lure Kirsten from Bulls
Utility forward Jannes Kirsten has agreed to join English club Exeter Chiefs for the 2019-20 European season.
Saracens defend English crown
Saracens claimed back-to-back English Premiership titles after inflicting a 37-34 defeat on the Exeter Chiefs in the final at Twickenham.
Sarries, Exeter set up final rematch
Saracens defeated Gloucester 44-19 and the Exeter Chiefs beat Northampton Saints 42-12 in the semi-finals of the English Premiership on Saturday.
Armand’s Exeter Chiefs sink Sale Sharks
Don Armand starred for the Exeter Chiefs in their 20-14 win over the Sale Sharks, while there were also English Premiership victories for Newcastle, Saracens, Leicester, Harlequins and Bristol.
Glasgow Warriors stay in playoff hunt
The Glasgow Warriors grabbed a 33-24 bonus-point win against the Cardiff Blues, while there were also European Champions Cup wins for Saracens and the Exeter Chiefs on Sunday.
