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Aston on mission to earn Prem call

NEWS EXTRABy BEN JAYCOCK NAMIBIAN speedster Aston Mukwiilongo hopes to follow his old schoolmate Patrick Schickerling to the Premiership.Growing up, Mukwiilongo, 21, starred in both […]

Time-out for McCall

NEWS EXTRA SARACENS’ DoR Mark McCall is to take “a short break” from his role for medical reasons.Former Ireland international McCall, 54, has been in […]

Lindsay calls it a day at 41

NEWS EXTRABy SAM JACKSON IRELAND prop Lindsay Peat has retired from internationals at the age of 41. Peat won 38 caps for her country having […]

Raiders sock it to charity

NEWS EXTRA WORTHING Raiders were one of 11 teams supporting Rugby Against Cancer’s first-ever Sock Day 2022 during their match against Old Albanian yesterday.Over 1,000 […]

League ace Tuoyo signs for Moseley

NEWS EXTRA BIRMINGHAM Moseley have signed former Rugby League wing/centre Tuoyo Egodo on a permanent basis.The 24-year-old began his League career in 2013 at London […]

Wray could be back in four weeks

NEWS EXTRA SARACENS forward Jackson Wray is expected to return from a fractured skull in “four to six weeks”.The 31-year-old back row was injured in […]

US Eagle Kelter signs for Saracens

NEWS EXTRA SARACENS have signed USA Sevens international Alev Kelter until the end of the season.The 30-year-old played for the Eagles at the 2017 Sevens […]

RFU bid to help Sharks

NEWS EXTRA THE RFU are working with DMP Durham Sharks, who have won one of their last 29 top-flight matches, to improve performance.The Sharks, who […]

Cardiff best for me now says Liam

NEWS EXTRABy SAM JACKSON CARDIFF have confirmed the signing of Wales fullback Liam Williams from Scarlets for the 2022-23 season.The 30-year-old’s topflight career began at […]

Tigers roar on with late bonus point

NEWS EXTRA PREMIERSHIP leaders Leicester Tigers maintained their unstoppable start to the season with a 31-0 bonus-point win over Newcastle Falcons last Sunday.First-half tries from […]

Jones urges tackle rethink

NEWS EXTRA EDDIE Jones has called for the tackle height to be lowered in youth rugby to further reduce the risk of brain injuries in […]

Boost for grassroots

NEWS EXTRA FORMER Championship sponsor Greene King IPA has pledged £100,000 in funding to grassroots sports in the UK.The new Greene King IPA ‘Proud to […]

Forthcoming fixtures

NEWS EXTRA It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubsSUNDAY, DEC 19 CUP COMPETITIONSEuropean Champions CupPOOL B Leicester v Connacht (1pm) […]

URC will press on despite Omicron

NEWS EXTRA THE United Rugby Championship remains committed to the competition’s format and playing all postponed matches despite a turbulent week that saw four of […]

Moseley sign Lewis

NEWS EXTRA FLY-HALF Dan Lewis has joined Birmingham Moseley on a permanant deal. Lewis, 25, played 18 games for Coventry before Covid having come through […]

King’s on mend at Pirates

NEWS EXTRA CORNISH Pirates prop Hayden King is making good progress in his recovery after breaking a bone in his neck. The 25-year-old was carried […]

Cardiff to host 2023 wheelchair champs

NEWS EXTRA THE 2023 World Wheelchair Rugby European Championship Division A tournament will be played at Cardiff ’s Principality Stadium.The eight-team event will take place […]