England

Harlequins lock Matt Symons announces retirement

Harlequins lock Matt Symons has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the current season   Symons, 32, will hang up his boots this summer as he calls time on an 11-year playing...

URC CEO discusses Women's & U23 divisions

The possibility of the URC incorporating U23 and Women’s divisions in the competition are on the horizon, according to CEO Martin Anayi.    There are, however, no current plans to create...

Red Roses squad update: Sarah Hunter

Sarah Hunter has been withdrawn from England’s TikTok Women’s Six Nations squad. The Red Roses captain suffered a rib injury in Sunday’s victory over Ireland at Welford Road and will...

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...