Michael Fatialofa: Worcester Warriors support injured player over unpaid medical fees
Worcester Warriors say that injured Michael Fatialofa has their full support in a disagreement over unpaid medical fees.
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Dom Morris: Saracens centre signs new two-year deal
Centre Dom Morris signs a two-year deal with Saracens, which will expire in the summer of 2022.
Welsh third-tier club player banned for steroid use
Ystalyfera RFC player Jesse Patton will not be allowed to play again until 2023 after testing positive for using a banned substance.
Ospreys go back to roots to prepare for PRO14 return
The Ospreys have followed the example set by Cardiff Blues in finding a temporary training base while their facilities are being used in the battle against coronavirus. Their usual training base at the Llandarcy Academy of Sport is currently being used…
Dollman given chance for big finish
Exeter Chiefs have given club stalwart Phil Dollman the chance to go out on a high by extending his contract to the end of the 2019-20 campaign. The 35-year-old Welshman, who helped to steer the Chiefs into the Premiership back in 2010 and then go on t…
Greig Laidlaw joins Shining Arcs in Japan’s Top League
Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw has joined Shining Arcs in Japan’s Top League, having left Clermont Auvergne at the end of last season.
Jordan Olowofela. Sam Aspland-Robinson & Tommy Reffell agree Leicester Tigers deals
Leicester Tigers trio Jordan Olowofela, Sam Aspland-Robinson and Tommy Reffell sign new deals with the Premiership club.
Scotland’s former captain Greig Laidlaw signs for Japanese club Shining Arcs
Scrum-half retired from international duty last yearBeauden Barrett and George Kruis also heading to JapanScotland’s former captain Greig Laidlaw will be playing for the Japanese Top League side NTT Shining Arcs when the season begins next year. Relat…
Rugby: All Blacks coach Ian Foster tackles controversial North v South selection controversy
Ian Foster hears the storm raging around the North versus South eligibility criteria and feels compelled to explain his rationale for opting to select teams based on players’ first provincial appearance.Criticism of the revived…
Reformed rugby bad boy vows to make up for lost time after ‘neglecting my art’
Queensland Reds hero James O’Connor has vowed to make up for lost time after admitting he had “neglected” his rugby and kicking “talent” for too long.
Super Rugby AU debut highlights New Zealand’s ascendancy | Bret Harris
Super Rugby AU kicked off on the weekend and it was soon apparent the gap in standard between Australian and New Zealand rugby is as wide as everSuper Rugby teams from Australia and New Zealand are not only playing in different competitions, they are i…
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Majority of players unhappy with new All Blacks coaching group, according to new poll
The majority of Kiwi Super Rugby players aren’t happy with the makeup of the new All Blacks coaching group, according to a sensational new poll.A 40-question survey conducted by Country Sport Breakfast producer Sam Casey has offered…
Phil Dollman: Exeter Chiefs’ long-serving Welsh back signs short-term deal
Exeter Chiefs’ long-serving Welsh back Phil Dollman signs a short-term deal to see out the 2019-20 season.
Bringing the history of rugby clubs back to life
A project aimed at preserving a century and a half of rugby heritage in Ulster discovers how it is woven and fast tied into both our rural and urban fabric.
Wales Women role ‘too much’ for one coach, says ex-wing Caryl James
Former Wales Women wing Caryl James fears the WRU’s plan to name one coach for both the national 15-a-side and Sevens teams is misguided.