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.

Lewies signs for Harlequins

On-loan Lions lock Stephan Lewies will join Harlequins for the 2019-20 English Premiership season.

Du Preez back in training

Worcester Warriors flank Cornell du Preez has returned to full training after recovering from a larynx injury he suffered in September last year.

Rhodes gets slap on wrist for hit

Saracens loose forward Michael Rhodes has been suspended for three weeks for a dangerous hit on Bath lock Levi Douglas in an English Premiership match.

Louw extends Bath stay

Springbok flank Francois Louw has signed a one-year contract extension with Bath that will take him into his ninth season in the English Premiership.

Stander shines for Ireland

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Six Nations, Premiership and Major Rugby League matches involving South African players.

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.

Lions lure Van der Sluys back to SA

Lock Wilhelm van der Sluys has left the Exeter Chiefs to join the Lions for the remainder of the Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Saracens ex-owners feared salary breach

Saracens’ South African former owners sold their stake in the club partly because they feared it was breaching the Premiership salary cap.