Banned. England winger Chris Ashton has been handed a seven week ban after his red card for a tip tackle in Sale Sharks’ pre-season friendly against Castres. The 31-year-old former...
Hawk-eye. Premiership Rugby today launches an initiative to reduce the number of undiagnosed concussions in the English club game by introducing a new revolutionary ‘spotter system’ run by Hawk-Eye. “The...
First time ever. The Munster team to face Champions Cup pool stage opponents Exeter Chiefs at Irish Independent Park on Friday night has been named by Head Coach Johann van...
“It was a letter that really meant something.” Legendary rugby referee Nigel Owens has revealed he very nearly quit the game – just one year before he took charge of...
Reinforcements. After a couple of difficult years, it’s pretty safe to say the so-called ‘weaker’ PRO14 is in a pretty good place heading into the 2018/19 season. Leinster and Cardiff...
Big spenders. The French clubs have been busy once again ahead of the 2018/19 Top 14 season, with another batch of galactic superstars set to ply their trade in the...
Ins & outs. When the new Gallagher Premiership Rugby season gets underway on Friday 31 August, a host of stars will be donning new colours for the very first time....
The verdict is in. Danny Cipriani appeared before an independent disciplinary panel this evening charged with conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game contrary to RFU Rule 5.12. This...
