Expansion plans for Franklin’s Gardens

At the club’s Annual General Meeting this evening, the Northampton Saints management confirmed the plans and timeline for the development of Franklin’s Gardens. The new North Stand would turn Franklin’s…

Exeter much more than just underdogs

When Exeter Chiefs arrived in the Premiership last year few thought it more than a flash in the pan; a plucky amateur stepping up for a shot at the big…

Revised plans for Barnet Copthall

Saracens has revised its application to refurbish the Barnet Copthall stadium following a six-month consultation with residents, supporters, statutory bodies and other stakeholders. The improved proposals have been submitted to…

Leeds Carnegie sign up USA international

Leeds Carnegie have signed USA international scrum half Robbie Shaw for the 2011-12 Championship season. Shaw was at Headingley Carnegie on Sunday as his new side lost out to London…

Fixtures for September 2011

For all the Rugby World Cup fixtures including UK kick off times click here. All games live ITV and Talksport Sunday 4 September Aviva Premiership N’hampton v Gloucester (3.30) Live…

Injury blow for Tom Rees

London Wasps back-row Tom Rees suffered an ACL rupture in a pre-season game against Agen. He has had surgery on the injury and is expected to be out of the…

Pat Sanderson retires

Worcester Warriors back row and former England international captain Pat Sanderson has today announced his retirement from professional rugby. The talismanic former Sixways skipper joined the club in 2004 and…

Sam Tuitupou to captain Sale

Sale Sharks announce the appointment of Sam Tuitupou as their captain. The 29-year-old New Zealander, who has played for Munster and Worcester Warriors since moving from Southern Hemisphere rugby, captained…

Bath finally sign Stephen Donald

Bath Rugby are delighted to confirm the signing of All Black fly-half, Stephen Donald, on a three year contract. The 22 times capped Donald will join the West Country from…

martin corry leicester

To celebrate the opening of the new Leicester Tigers Store at the Welford Road stadium, one of Tigers’ favourite sons, Martin Corry, will be turning out to cut the ribbon…