Fears abound that the Gallagher Premiership could be set to lose more of its stars as the English top flight struggles to compete with salaries in France.
Former England international Brad Shields has become the latest ex-Wasps player to find a new club, the 31-year-old agreeing to switch to France and join Top 14 strugglers Perpignan who are bottom of the table eight games into the season.
All hope that Wasps' Alfie Barbeary had of finally becoming a capped England international in 2022 has been dashed by his latest injury.
The Dragons lock was one of Wales' best players last season and he is in a bullish mood ahead of the URC season
The Premiership season is drawing to a close which means numerous players are getting ready to join new clubs over the summer break. Plenty of transfers have already been confirmed across the league.
Eddie Jones has named 16 uncapped players in the England training squad ahead of the summer tour to Australia. Headlines will focus on the return of Jonny May and Jack Nowell to the 35-man squad...
Gallagher Premiership champions Harlequins returned to form in style as they defeated Wasps 29-24 at the Twickenham Stoop.
A resurgent Wasps upset the form-book and down unbeaten Tigers as the countdown for the Six Nations continues apace
Ali Crossdale didn't play much rugby for Saracens but the 24-year-old England prospect has now come of age at Premiership rivals Wasps.
Wasps were furious that Brad Shields was banned for four matches and their appeal to overturn the red card suspension has been successful.
