Louis Chapman Coombe 24 Jun 2025 Stormers bolster ranks as Springboks hopeful set to become ‘firm favourite’ in Cape Town The forward becomes the third signing heading to Cape Town next season. Stormers
Lawrence Nolan 28 May 2025 The ‘walk off’ message Ruan Ackermann has for Gloucester fans ahead of his last run at Kingsholm Ruan Ackermann has revealed that he has known for quite a while that next Saturday will be his last appearance at Kingsholm following eight seasons at Gloucester. Gloucester
Jared Wright 05 Jun 2024 Gloucester issue 13-word statement on Ruan Ackermann rumours Gloucester have issued a brief statement addressing the rumours. Gloucester
Jared Wright 31 May 2024 Springbok to join Courtney Lawes in France, Ackerman leaving and another Stormers re-signing A look at some of the top rugby transfer news stories of the week. Internationals
Jared Wright 27 May 2024 Bokrometer: Siya Masuku throws down Springbok selection gauntlet as Eben Etzebeth’s captaincy qualities shine Siya Masuku stole the show in the Challenge Cup final but will it be enough to earn a Springboks debut? South Africa
Adam Kyriacou 24 May 2024 Gloucester star relishing locking horns with ‘good friends’ as Sharks expect ‘Test match’ in all but name Gloucester flanker Ruan Ackermann and Sharks lock Eben Etzebeth preview the upcoming Challenge Cup final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Challenge Cup
Jared Wright 09 May 2024 Ollie Chessum sidelined: Who starts for England and how it impacts the back-five for the All Blacks Tests Who will Steve Borthwick turn to following Ollie Chessum's injury. England
Jared Wright 16 Feb 2024 ‘There’s a twist’ – Springbok hopeful rejects South African homecoming Gloucester forward Ruan Ackermann has decided his future amid links with a return to South Africa with the Sharks and Lions. Gloucester
Jared Wright 29 Jan 2024 Rugby transfers and rumours: Springboks coaching staff, Paolo Garbisi’s surprise move, Andre Esterhuizen’s future and more Our recap of some of the biggest transfer news, rumours and movements. Features
Jared Wright 15 Jan 2024 Rugby rumours and transfers: Owen Farrell, Andre Esterhuizen, Manu Tuilagi and more Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours. Features
Jared Wright 14 Jan 2024 Premiership powerhouse ‘talking’ to South African teams to chase Springboks dream Ruan Ackermann has confirmed that he is in talks with a South African United Rugby Championship team. South Africa
Craig Lewis 24 Mar 2022 Opinion: Ruan Ackermann could offer another back-row option for England after disappointing Six Nations South African writer Craig Lewis on the possibility of Gloucester's Ruan Ackermann coming into the England squad ahead of the World Cup. England
David Skippers 05 Feb 2022 Premiership: George Skivington believes Ruan Ackermann deserves England call-up George Skivington expects Ruan Ackermann to be called up by England soon after he shone for Gloucester after Friday's win over London Irish. Premiership
Planet Rugby 24 Nov 2021 Ruan Ackermann one of four Gloucester renewals Ruan Ackermann is one of four players to put pen to paper on a new deal at Gloucester, thus furthering his chances of playing for England. Gloucester
