London Irish sign Vladimir Podrezov
London Irish have completed the signing of Vladimir Podrezov. The Russian prop, formerly of VVA-Podmoskovye, has been training wit…
Sam Smith
22 Apr 2021, 10:14
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Edinburgh release Nic Groom with immediate effect
Edinburgh have confirmed that they are to release Nic Groom and Sam Kitchen with immediate effect to allow them to pursue contract…
Sam Smith
22 Apr 2021, 4:57
'That would be the ultimate': Jamie Joseph reveals long-term hopes and short-term obstacles for Japan
Jamie Joseph has shed some light on Japan's plans for the coming season - as well as what he hopes to see from the Brave Blossoms …
Sam Smith
21 Apr 2021, 22:19
'It's certainly taking its time': Patrick Tuipulotu remains sidelined ahead of crunch Crusaders match
Ahead of Saturday's crunch game with the Crusaders, it appears that captain Patrick Tuipulotu will again be a key absence for the …
Sam Smith
21 Apr 2021, 19:38
Cross-hemisphere Rainbow Cup matches cancelled
Teams like the Bulls were expected in Europe in late May but that plan for the gimmicky Rainbow Cup has been cancelled due to the …
Sam Smith
21 Apr 2021, 6:26
Darren Childs has quit as Premiership Rugby's CEO
It was August 2019 when Darren Childs joined Premiership Rugby as CEO but he is now stepping away after less than two years in the…
Sam Smith
21 Apr 2021, 5:39
'I needed a break': Former Highlanders coach rules himself out of Moana Pasifika role
Former Highlanders boss Aaron Mauger has ruled himself out of becoming Moana Pasifika head coach in their inaugural season next ye…
Sam Smith
20 Apr 2021, 21:45
'He's another one that has to be on the radar': The 'big body' Crusader making a case for All Blacks selection
One man who impressed former Blues hooker James Parsons in the Crusaders narrow loss to the Chiefs was the makeshift openside flan…
Sam Smith
20 Apr 2021, 17:53
Carl Fearns has joined Newcastle with immediate effect from the French Pro D2
It was 2015 when Carl Fearns left Bath for an adventure in France but he is now back in the Premiership at Newcastle after six yea…
Sam Smith
20 Apr 2021, 11:57
Contract extensions agreed for 10 Saracens staff members, including long-serving boss McCall
Promotion-chasing Saracens have announced they are keeping faith in long-serving boss Mark McCall and nine other staff at the Lond…
Sam Smith
20 Apr 2021, 11:28
Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones signs on for more with Ospreys and the WRU
Any speculation Alun Wyn Jones might retire after the 2021 Lions tour has been quashed after the Wales skipper posted an Instagram…
Sam Smith
20 Apr 2021, 11:10
Edinburgh sign 'towering lock' Pierce Phillips from the Top 14
With Agen relegated from the Top 14 last weekend, the break-up of their squad has started with Edinburgh signing Pierce Phillips. …
Sam Smith
20 Apr 2021, 7:28
'You can't play for the All Blacks or Australia': New Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika reveal eligibility rules
Moana Pasifika has revealed key details over the eligibility of its playing roster a year out from its inaugural season in a new p…
Sam Smith
20 Apr 2021, 2:32
'The guy is made for league': Hurricanes teammate Dane Coles weighs in on TJ Perenara's potential code switch
Speaking to media after announcing a two-year deal with NZR and the Hurricanes until the end of 2023, Coles was asked for his thou…
Sam Smith
19 Apr 2021, 20:55
'We were getting ready to kick pretty much straight after that penalty': Why the Crusaders failed to pull the trigger
Against the Hurricanes in Wellington, the Crusaders had no reservations pulling the trigger and kicking a drop goal to win the mat…
Sam Smith
19 Apr 2021, 20:36
Dwayne Peel released from Cardiff contract and confirmed as Scarlets' new head coach
The Blues have confirmed Peel will not be joining the club despite signing a three-year contract which was due to start in July 20…
Sam Smith
19 Apr 2021, 9:23
Dickinson swaps Bristol for Glasgow
Scrum coach Alasdair Dickinson will join Glasgow Warriors coaching staff ahead of the 2021/22 season, leaving his current role at …
Sam Smith
19 Apr 2021, 9:07
Harlequins sign up versatile back Nick David from Worcester Warriors
The versatile back came through the Worcester Warriors Academy and has represented the club 28 times to date.
Sam Smith
19 Apr 2021, 7:16
All Blacks and Hurricanes star Dane Coles knocks back retirement rumours to re-sign with NZR
All Blacks and Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles has shot down rumours of retirement by re-committing to New Zealand Rugby and the Hurr…
Sam Smith
18 Apr 2021, 18:43
Jordan Taufua decides his immediate playing future and it will be in France
Former Leicester Tigers' back row Jordan Taufua will be remaining in France after extending his stay with Lyon in the Top 14.
Sam Smith
18 Apr 2021, 5:39
