‘A new chapter lies ahead for Ruan’
Johan Ackermann says he and his son Ruan will have to adapt to life without each other as they have been separated for the first time in their professional careers.
Ackermann eyes England qualification
Johan Ackermann says his son Ruan is set to stay with Gloucester to keep his options open about the possibility of representing England at Test level in the future.
Champions Cup: Who to watch?
SARugbymag.co.za looks at which South Africans you should keep an eye on in the opening weekend of the European Champions Cup.
Ackermann scores in Gloucester win
Ruan Ackermann’s try helped Gloucester beat Wasps 27-14, while there were also Premiership wins for Saracens, Newcastle, Worcester, Northampton and Exeter.
Ackermann inspires Gloucester’s triumph
Ruan Ackermann was in top form as Gloucester hammered Harlequins 29-7, while there were also wins for Exeter, Bristol, Newcastle, Sale and Bath in the English Premiership.
Ackermann extends Gloucester stay
Loose forward Ruan Ackermann has signed a contract extension that will see him play for Gloucester beyond the current season.
Grobler seals deal for Gloucester
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Test and Premiership Rugby Cup matches involving South African players.
Ackermann can bust down Bok door
Gloucester-based Ruan Ackermann is the sort of robust loose forward who needs to power his way on to the Springbok radar, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Ackermann’s brace boosts Gloucester
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.
Ackermann up for top award
Former Lions forward Ruan Ackermann has been shortlisted for the English Premiership’s Discovery of the Year award following his debut season for Gloucester.
