Leinster v Northampton – the preview

Leinster and Northampton Saints clash in the Heineken Cup final at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday with the chance to join Europe’s elite double tournament winners. The showpiece match between…

Harlequins name team for Amlin Cup Final

Quins set out to Cardiff one victory from silverware and a place in next season’s Heineken Cup. Conor O’Shea is able to field the same starting XV which beat Munster in…

Manu Tuilagi banned for five weeks

The RFU have confirmed that Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi has been banned for five weeks for punching Chris Ashton in last Saturday’s Aviva Premiership semi-final. Tuilagi, who pleaded guilty, was…

Kevin Maggs appointed coach

Moseley has pleasure in announcing the appointment of former Irish International centre Kevin Maggs as head coach. A spokesman for Moseley said: “Nearly fifty applications for the Head Coach position…

Nemani Nadolo leaves Exeter after driving ban

Exeter Rugby Club can today confirm that winger Nemani Nadolo is leaving the Aviva Premiership club by mutual consent. The 23-year-old Fijian, who joined the Chiefs in January from Top…

Dan Carter could still play in Europe

Dan Carter has signed a four-year contract to continue playing for the All Blacks, but left the door wide open for a move to a big French club but inserting…

Alasdair Dickinson leaves Gloucester

The Scottish presence in the Sale pack next season has increased as prop Alasdair Dickinson has signed up to the Sharks Revolution from Gloucester. The 27 year old prop leaves…

Steffon Armitage called into England Sevens squad

Steffon Armitage will make his England Sevens debut in this weekend’s Emirates Airline London Sevens. The London Irish flanker’s call-up is the only change to the squad as England continue…