Two Boks in Premiership Dream Team
Willie le Roux and Faf de Klerk were named in the English Premiership Team of the Year for the 2017-2018 season at an awards ceremony in London on Wednesday.
Faf, Armand vie for top award
Faf de Klerk and Don Armand have made the five-man shortlist for the English Premiership Player of the Season award.
Willie is Wasps fans’ favourite
Fullback Willie le Roux walked away with one of the big prizes at Wasps’ award ceremony for the 2017-18 season.
Wasps, Saracens on collision course
Wasps beat the Newcastle Falcons 39-22, while there were also wins for Saracens, Exeter, Bath, Leicester and Northampton in the English Premiership.
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.
Falcons stun Tigers in thriller
Newcastle scored a late try to beat Leicester 25-23 at Welford Road, while there were also wins for Exeter, Saracens, Wasps, Bath and Worcester in the English Premiership. Before round 21 commenced, the Exeter Chiefs and Saracens had already booked their places in the semi-finals, with the Newcastle Falcons, Leicester Tigers and Wasps vying for the remaining semi-final places. The Falcons… Read more →
Nerve damage ends Horne’s career
Wallabies centre Rob Horne has been forced to retire from rugby with immediate effect due to injury.
Exeter snatch dramatic win
The Exeter Chiefs grabbed a last-gasp 31-30 win against the Northampton Saints, while there were also wins for Newcastle, Bath, London Irish and Leicester in the English Premiership.
Van Breda joins Warriors
Former Western Province fullback Scott van Breda has joined the Worcester Warriors on a one-year deal.
Exeter relinquish top spot
Wasps defeated the Exeter Chiefs 13-7, while there were also wins for the Newcastle Falcons, Saracens, Leicester Tigers, Northampton Saints and Worcester Warriors in the English Premiership. Despite the repeat of last season’s final being a low-scoring affair, two of the most exciting teams in the Premiership combined to deliver end-to-end action across the 80 minutes. The Chiefs’ second successive… Read more →
