PLYMOUTH Albion will play their final home match of the season on Saturday when they entertain Esher at Brickfields (kick-off 3pm). Graham Dawe’s side secured their place in next season’s…
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James King signs two year extension with Edinburgh
Four days after scoring his first Edinburgh try, James King today signed a two-year contract extension with the club and vowed to build on a promising debut campaign in the…
Exeter’s Tom Johnson confident for a win against Bath
Disappointed Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter blamed his side for making a series of “dumb” errors as they Exeter forward Tom Johnson is confident the Chiefs will rediscover their…
“Player of the Year” Tim Streather extends time with Nottingham
TALENTED young Nottingham star Tim Streather has signed a two year contract extension with the Green and Whites. The 22-year-old centre, who can also play on the wing, signed the…
Noah Cato signs for Northampton
Northampton have moved quickly to strengthen their wing resources by signing Noah Cato from Saracens for the start of next season. Cato told the club’s website: “Northampton is one of…
Rugby’s global participation up 19%
Rugby has experienced a big increase in participation since the last Rugby World Cup, driven in large part by strong growth from emerging markets, according to research commissioned by MasterCard…
John Bentley previews the relegation decider – Newcastle v Leeds
Former Newcastle Falcons winger John Bentley says he fears for the future of Rugby Union at the highest level of English club rugby ahead of this Saturday’s massive clash between…
Scarlets ‘deeply-shocked’ over WRU’s Gavin Quinnell decision
Scarlets and Llanelli RFC player, Gavin Quinnell has been forced to end his professional rugby career after the serious eye injury sustained in the game against Cross Keys caused him…
Verdicts on Marler, Ayerza and Briggs
Joe Marler of Harlequins and Marcos Ayerza of Leicester both banned for two weeks after their fight in the Harlequins v Leicester match on Saturday. Both can play again on…
Force Matt Hodgson avoids shoulder surgery
Tough Emirates Western Force loose forward Matt Hodgson has escaped the need for surgery after injuring his left shoulder in the club’s match against the Rebels on Saturday night but…