Thursday Evening Round Up

Willi Heinz named Gloucester Rugby captain for the 2017/18 season

Gloucester Rugby have confirmed that scrum-half Willi Heinz has been named as the club's new captain ahead of the new 2017/18 season. Read more

England Women squad update

England Women player Emily Scott has been called into the England Women squad to replace injured Danielle Waterman. Read more

Will Fraser forced to retire from Rugby

Saracens flanker Will Fraser has confirmed his retirement from rugby with immediate effect due to a neck injury. Full story

New U Arena to host Racing vs Toulouse

Racing 92 have confirmed that the new U Arena will host their Top 14 clash with Toulouse on 23 December 2017.

Joy Neville to take control of Women's Rugby World Cup Final 2017

Ireland's Joy Neville has been appointed to referee the Women's Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and England at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday evening.

Highlights: Southland vs North Harbour

This is the biggest Mitre 10 Cup win North Habour has notched up since a 42-10 victory over Tasman in October 2012.