Premiership risks losing third club

London Irish could join Wasps and Worcester in being suspended from the Premiership on Tuesday following a season of unprecedented financial turmoil in English club rugby.

Wasps get green light to return

Worcester’s hopes of returning to rugby union next season have suffered a blow after a takeover bid was rejected on Friday, while fellow crisis club Wasps were given the green light to feature in the English Championship.

Sharks sign Bok centre

The Sharks have signed Springbok centre Francois Venter from troubled Premiership club Worcester Warriors.

Wasps set to enter administration

Wasps have withdrawn from Saturday’s English Premiership rugby game against Exeter with the cash-strapped club “likely” to enter administration within days.

Saffas Abroad: Duhan inspires Worcester to first win

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England and France, including a look at how embattled Worcester Warriors got their first win of the season.