Premiership

Newcastle Falcons' 2016 signings and releases

Newcastle Falcons has confirmed 12 signings so far this year, and has lost 16 players, 8 of which went to other clubs.   Here are several players who binded themselves with the Newcastle side this...

Treviranus extends contract with London Irish

London Irish has confirmed that experienced back-row Ofisa Treviranus has signed a two-year contract extension.   “This is an ambitious club that wants to succeed at the highest level, and...

Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

Cabannes retires after being released by Castres   Former Castres centre Romain Cabannes has announced his retirement from rugby after being unable to find a new club.   "I have put an end...

Charles Piutau's 2015/2016 Highlights

Monday Afternoon Round Up

Imhoff makes Rio cut   Juan Imhoff impressed Argentina 7s coach Gómez Cora in the final round of the 2015/16 World Rugby Sevens Series in London in May, to win a place in the 12-man squad.   Imhoff...

Tom Youngs named as Leicester Tigers captain

Premiership club Leicester have announced the appointment of England international hooker Tom Youngs as club captain for the 2016/17 season.   Youngs, 29, said: "I am proud to be club captain of...

Francis agrees new Chiefs deal

The Chiefs head coach confirmed the Premiership club have taken up a clause to extend the contract of Welsh international Tomas Francis.   The York-born forward, who has won 14 caps for his country,...

Viliami Fihaki signs with Sale Sharks

After agreeing to move from New Zealand provincial side North Harbour and linking up with Sale Sharks in 2013, Tongan back-row Viliami Fihaki leaves Sale and moves to Edinburgh on a two-year deal.    

Gloucester secure McAllister & Orr

Gloucester Rugby have boosted their front row with Paddy McAllister signing a new contract, while former Australian U20 prop Cameron Orr has joined the club.   "When we signed Paddy, he may not...

Waldrom and Williams sign new Chiefs deals

Forwards Thomas Waldrom and Harry Williams have committed their future to Exeter Chiefs by signing new deals that will keep them at the Premiership club until the 2017/18 season.   Commenting on...