Onasai ‘Axe’ Auva’a Arrives At The Sharks

THE Axe-man has finally arrived at Sale Sharks – and boss Steve Diamond couldn’t be happier. After a frustrating wait, explosive Kiwi flanker Onasai Auva’a has at last linked up…

England and London Irish centre Shontayne Hape has received a four-week ban for a dangerous tackle on Edinburgh back-row David Denton, made during the Heineken Cup Round 1 match between…

Delon Armitage banned for five weeks

DELON ARMITAGE of London Irish was this evening banned for five weeks for a dangerous tackle on Bath Rugby’s Tom Biggs during the Aviva Premiership match at the Madejski Stadium…

RFU make gaffe over citings

The charges against Darren Dawidiuk and Nick Wood of Gloucester Rugby for dangerous tackles on Saracens’ Brad Barritt and Owen Farrell respectively at Kingsholm on October 29 were this afternoon…

Eliota banned for three weeks…could get longer?

ELIOTA FUIMAONO-SAPOLU of Gloucester Rugby was tonight banned for three weeks after being found guilty of two charges of Conduct prejudicial to the interests of the Game contrary to Rule…

Castrogiovanni and Deacon start against Exiles

Martin Castrogiovanni and Louis Deacon make their first starting appearances of the season as Leicester Tigers host London Irish on Saturday (3.05pm). Tighthead prop Castrogiovanni and lock Deacon have made…