Gloucester’s African influx

Former Lions coach Johan Ackermann is establishing a new pride at Gloucester, writes MARTIN GILLINGHAM.

Van Rooyen leaves Lions

Lions prop Jacques van Rooyen has signed a contract with English Premiership club Bath.

Carr ready for Wasps return

Wasps No 8 Nizaam Carr says he feels rejuvenated going into his second stint with the Coventry-based club in September.

Johnson gets backdated suspension

Wasps forward Ashley Johnson’s backdated six-month suspension for an anti-doping violation will expire before the new season begins.

Watch: Horne on career-ending injury

Former Wallabies centre Rob Horne has revealed he suffered paralysis in his right arm as a result of a life-changing nerve injury while playing for the Northhampton Saints in April. 

Zimbabwe prop gets Premiership chance

The Worcester Warriors have completed the signing of Zimbabwe tighthead prop Farai Mudariki.

Lions star signs long-term deal with Sale

Lions centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg has signed a three-year deal to join the Sale Sharks in England with immediate effect.

Stormers release Carr to rejoin Wasps

Stormers and Springbok loose forward Nizaam Carr will join English club Wasps on a permanent basis ahead of the 2018-19 season.

Koch extends Sarries stay

Springbok prop Vincent Koch has signed an extension to stay with English Premiership champions Saracens until 2022.

Dreyer joins Mostert, Kriel at Gloucester

Tighthead prop Ruan Dreyer is the latest South African to sign for Gloucester ahead of the 2018-19 season.