England

Adam Brocklebank signs two-year extension with Newcastle Falcons

Prop-forward Adam Brocklebank has signed up for another two seasons with Newcastle Falcons.   The 26-year-old loose-head has made 74 appearances for the Kingston Park club, 24 of them this season,...

Quins turned to cricket to lift spirits after Champions Cup exit

A sombre cloud had descended on the Harlequins camp following their heart-breaking exit from the Champions Cup last weekend – an exit which came down to a single kick off the boot of flyhalf Marcus...

Dragons sign Sio Tomkinson

Dragons Rugby have officially announced the major signing of New Zealand back Sio Tomkinson.     Known for his hard-tackling and range of skills, Tomkinson will move to Wales to join...

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Philip van der Walt returns for Newcastle's clash with London Irish

Philip van der Walt is among the players returning for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they host London Irish in Gallagher Premiership action.   The South African, who this week signed a...

World Rugby announces international match official appointments

World Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the men’s 15s internationals to be played in June and July.     A total of 22 match officials representing nine nations...

Dan Biggar to miss key fixtures for Northampton Saints following suspension

Northampton Saints and Wales' flyhalf Dan Biggar has been suspended for three weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club’s EPCR Challenge Cup, Round of 16 match...

Juan Cruz Mallia suspended for four weeks

The Stade Toulousain wing, Juan Cruz Mallia, has been suspended for four weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing arising from his club’s Heineken Champions Cup, Round of 16 1st leg match...

Bordeaux back rower slapped with a six week ban for off the ball tackle

Bordeaux-Bègles No 8, Ma’ama Vaipulu, has been suspended for six weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing by video conference arising from his club’s Heineken Champions Cup,...

2023 Six Nations Fixtures Announced

The fixtures for the 2023 Six Nations Championship have been announced.   Ireland kick off the 2023 Championship at the Principality against Wales England host Scotland in the Calcutta...