Pisi banned for two weeks

Bristol’s Tusi Pisi has been banned for two weeks after an RFU disciplinary panel found him guilty of taking out Worcester...

Wales sweat on Taulupe Faletau

Taulupe Faletau could miss the start of the Six Nations after suffering a medial knee ligament injury on Christmas Eve. The...

Leicester Tigers sack Richard Cockerill

Richard Cockerill has been sacked as director of rugby at Leicester Tigers with Aaron Mauger taking interim charge of the team...

Injured Tuilagi replaced in England squad

Manu Tuilagi has been replaced in England‘s 33 man training squad by Bath‘s Semesa Rokoduguni after suffering a knee injury playing...

RFU statement: London Welsh

London Welsh Rugby Football Club Limited formally entered liquidation today. A new company has been given a temporary licence by the...

Jones pens new deal with Quins 

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Adam Jones has extended his contract with Harlequins where he...

Jones joins Wales coaching set up

Former Wales fly-half Stephen Jones will join tour head coach Robin McBryde for the two-Test summer tour to the Pacific Islands,...

Newcastle edges closer to host European finals

Newcastle’s desire to host the European Cup finals in 2018 has moved closer after it was confirmed that they are on...

Northampton statement on George North incident findings

Northampton Saints have issued the following statement following the publication of the Concussion Management Review Group (CMRG) regarding the on-pitch treatment...

George Earle suspended for eight weeks

Cardiff Blues second-row George Earle has been banned for eight weeks after being sent off against Bath in the Challenge Cup...

Northampton cleared over George North incident

The Concussion Management Review Group (CMRG) has concluded that George North should not have returned to play against Leicester but Northampton...

Dragons’ statement regarding Andrew Coombs

Newport Gwent Dragons have released the statement below on the comments made on a social media channel by former player Andrew...

Dylan Harltey let his country down – Jones

England captain Dylan Hartley has let “his country down” following his recent six week ban for striking an opponent according to Eddie...

James Horwill pens new Quins deal

Harlequins have been handed a big boost with the news that former Australia captain James Horwill has committed his long-term future...

Aled Brew agrees Bath extension

Bath winger Aled Brew has signed a new contract extension that will keep him at the Rec until the end of...

Haag added to Doncaster coaching staff

Doncaster have secured the appointment of former Nottingham and England U20s World Cup winning coach Martin Haag. The 48-year-old joins Clive...

Northampton bring in Canada prop

Northampton Saints have announced the signing of Canada international prop Jake Ilnicki until the end of the current season. The 24-year-old...

Wasps statement after Connacht blunder

Wasps have issued the following response to EPCR’s statement yesterday, which clarified that a mistake was made by match officials in...

EPCR confirm Connacht were lucky to go for last-gasp try against Wasps

EPCR would like to clarify an issue arising from yesterday’s European Rugby Champions Cup, Round 4 match between Connacht Rugby and...

King joins Wales coaching staff

Wales have named Alex King as their attack coach in a temporary role for the 2017 Six Nations before he joins...

Newcastle sign London Welsh centre

Newcastle have signed London Welsh centre Nick Reynolds on a short-term deal until the end of the season. The 27-year-old will...

Bath release Rec statement

Bath have released a statement updating fans about their situation with regards to redevelopment at the Recreation Ground. Bath Rugby is...

Gloucester respond to EPCR statement about takeover

In the light of this morning’s statement from EPCR regarding an application for consent for the acquisition of a majority stake...

EPCR statement regarding Gloucester

EPCR has received an application for consent for the acquisition of a majority stake in Gloucester Rugby by Altrad Participations –...

Promising lock commits to Harlequins

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on December 4, Harlequins have managed to keep hold of George Merrick...

World Rugby gets tougher on head contact

World Rugby has further strengthened its commitment to injury prevention by announcing details of a zero-tolerance approach to reckless and accidental...

Solomona to make controversial Sale debut on Sunday

Denny Solomona will make his controversial Sale debut on Sunday as the Sharks take on Saracens in the Champions Cup. The...

‘Pool of Death’ set to become a World Cup regular

The group-stage elimination of England in the 2015 Rugby World Cup came about, in part at least, as a result of...

Dylan Hartley hit for six

Dylan Hartley had been hit with a six-week following his red card in the Champions Cup last Friday. The England captain...

VIDEO: Pascal Pape warned for farcical dive

Former France lock Pascal Papé has been issued with a warning following Stade Francais’ match against Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Saturday....

England announce 2017 autumn series

England have announced their opponents for the 2017 Old Mutual Wealth Series. First, an England XV will take on the Barbarians...

Sale finally confirm Solomona signing

Sale Sharks have finally officialised the signing of Denny Solomona on a three-year contract. The Rugby League try-scoring machine has been...

Worcester sign former American football star

Warriors have signed talented USA international Joe Taufete’e until the end of the season. The 24-year-old front row, who can play...

Dylan Hartley’s disciplinary hearing date set

Dylan Hartley will appear before a disciplinary hearing tomorrow following his red card against Leinster last Friday. The England captain has...

Bristol sign Piutau

Siale Piutau will add firepower to the Bristol midfield, having signed until the end of the 2016/17 campaign. The Tongan international...

London Welsh v Doncaster CALLED OFF

  London Welsh have confirmed that the British and Irish Cup fixture with Doncaster Knights at Old Deer Park on Saturday will...

Martin Corry joins RFU Council

Martin Corry has been elected onto the Rugby Football Union Council taking over from Richard Hill who recently took up the...

Callum Braley pens new Gloucester deal

Gloucester have confirmed the re-signing of scrum-half Callum Braley ahead of next season. A two-time Junior World Champion with England U20s,...

CONFIRMED: London Welsh go into liquidation

London Welsh Rugby Club can confirm that the Club is to seek voluntary liquidation. London Welsh Chairman Gareth Hawkins, said: “London...

Craig Joubert retires from refereeing 15s

Experienced Test referee Craig Joubert has announced his retirement from refereeing 15-a-side rugby to take up a role developing the next...

Gloucester confirm takeover discussion

Gloucester today issued the following statement regarding rumours that have appeared recently in the media regarding the club and Mohed Altrad....

Lions coaching set-up named

Steve Borthwick, Andy Farrell and Rob Howley will assist Warren Gatland for the Lions tour of New Zealand next summer. Farrell...

Sale register Denny Solomona for Champions Cup

Sale have registered Denny Solomona ahead of the upcoming Champions Cup double header with Saracens. The Sharks are yet to officialise...

UPDATE: New Northampton statement on George North

Northampton Saints have today issued the following statement regarding the ongoing debate surrounding the on-pitch treatment of George North during last...

Worcester capture Samoa Test forward

Worcester have completed the signing of versatile Samoa forward Chris Vui until the end of the season. The 23-year-old, who can...

Wallabies lock Will Skelton joins Saracens

Saracens have bolstered their second row stock with the signing of Australian international Will Skelton on a short-term deal. The monster...

Pat Lam confirmed as Bristol head coach

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Pat Lam will take over as Bristol head coach next...

VIDEO: Northampton statement on George North

Northampton Saints has issued the following statement about the medical assessment and treatment of George North at Welford Road tonight. George...

WATCH: Behind the scenes of Fiji Sevens’ incredible Olympic journey

Harlequins sign Samoan international

Harlequins have bolstered their front row option with the signing of Samoan international hooker Elia Elia on a short term contact...