Counties Manukau have uncovered an exciting Fijian flyer, with winger Peniasi Malimali scorching the Manawatu Turbos.
Ex-Wales midfielder Hadleigh Parkes will skipper the Barbarians in Saturday’s match versus Spain, the game that will the last professional appearance for fellow starters Devin Toner, who turns 36 on June 29, and the 35-year-old Tom Wood along with 38-year-old replacement Joe
The Barbarians have named a completely new squad to play Spain this weekend following last Sunday's explosive win over England at Twickenham.
Bath have confirmed they have signed England midfielder Piers Francis 21 days after Northampton revealed he would be leaving them at the end of the season.
A verbal altercation between Dan Biggar and a fan during Northampton Saint's game with Gloucester at the weekend has become a talking point online.
Northampton have confirmed that Ahsee Tuala, Api Ratuniyarawa, Piers Francis and Taqele Naiyaravoro will all depart the Gallagher Premiership club at the end of the current season.
Nemani Nadolo scored two tries as Premiership leaders Leicester did the double over Northampton by dispatching them 35-20 at Welford Road.
Less than 20 seconds remained when the ball emerged from the back of a Northampton scrum with much work left to do when the ball reached wing Tuala.
Ahsee Tuala scored the winning try as 14-man Northampton Saints fought back to beat Stade Francais in the Champions Cup play-off final.