Gloucester Rugby are delighted to confirm that Charlie Sharples, one of the club’s brightest young English talents has agreed a contract extension to remain at Kingsholm. The new deal is…
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Mat Tait completes his move to Leicester
England international centre Mathew Tait has completed his move to Leicester Tigers. Tait, 25, has played more than 150 first-team games in eight seasons in club rugby, starting at Newcastle Falcons…
Benn Robinson out of the World Cup
Wallabies prop Benn Robinson has been ruled out of this autumn’s Rugby World Cup. The 26-year-old, who celebrates his 27th birthday next Tuesday, underwent an arthroscopy in Sydney this morning…
Sireli keen for Chiefs to make the semi-finals
Sireli Naqelevuki is confident Exeter Chiefs will build on their impressive debut season in the Aviva Premiership and become an even stronger force within the 2011/12 campaign. The 30-year-old Fijian…
Sale appoint Tony Hanks as new first team coach
Sale Sharks have confirmed the appointment of Tony Hanks the club’s first team coach. Hanks started at the club’s Carrington base today, and will be responsible for attack, game plan…
Louw commits to Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby is delighted to officially confirm the signing of South African flanker, Francois Louw. Hailing from Cape Town, Louw will join Bath in November, on a three year deal.…
Leicester bring in Salvi as injury cover
Australian openside flanker Julian Salvi has agreed to join Leicester Tigers ahead of the new season. Salvi, who has just finished the Super 15 campaign with the Brumbies, is moving…
Sale Sharks and Leeds Carnegie announce pioneering deal
Sale Sharks and Leeds Carnegie today unveiled a partnership that will see a number of emerging Sharks players spend time at Headingley Carnegie next season. As part of the agreement…
Darren Campbell brings the Sarries up to speed
Saracens aim to be quick out the blocks when the new Aviva Premiership season gets underway thanks to Olympic gold medalist Darren Campbell. Campbell, part of the British 4x100m relay…
Alex Cheesman heads ‘home’ to London Wasps
London Wasps have added to their strength in depth with the signing of young centre Alex Cheesman. The 22-year old, who has been studying at Oxford University, has signed a…