End of England women's XV deals 'a backwards step'
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe decision not to renew contracts for world champions England's 15-a-side women's team is a backward step, says former international Vicky MacQueen.
Women's Rugby World Cup: Fit-again Niamh Briggs to captain hosts Ireland
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFit-again Niamh Briggs will captain hosts Ireland at next month's Women's World Cup as coach Tom Tierney names a 28-woman squad.
Mike Delany: Newcastle Falcons fly-half returns to New Zealand
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsNewcastle Falcons fly-half Mike Delany leaves the Premiership club to re-join Bay of Plenty in his native New Zealand.
Toby Flood: Newcastle fly-half grateful for Leicester Tigers stint
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsNewcastle Falcons fly-half Toby Flood says spells at Leicester Tigers and Toulouse developed him as a player.
Leicester Tigers players make a splash at AquaPark Rutland
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsRucking and mauling take a backseat as the big cats of Leicester Tigers mix up pre-season training with some less-than-impressive diving and splashing at AquaPark Rutland.
Gavin Henson: Mike Ruddock says new signing can be Dragons leader
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales' 2005 Grand Slam-winning coach Mike Ruddock backs Gavin Henson to be a success after joining Newport Gwent Dragons.
Concussion in sport: Five sports gather to discuss head-injury prevention
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsRepresentatives from five sports meet to discuss a "unified approach" to the prevention and management of head injuries.
Peter Stringer: Worcester Warriors sign veteran scrum-half on six-month contract
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWorcester Warriors sign veteran scrum-half Peter Stringer on six-month contract ahead of the 2017-18 season.
Tim Streather: Ex-Saracens centre forced to retire by knee injury
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer Saracens centre Tim Streather retires from rugby union on medical advice with a persistent knee injury.
Ex-Dragons player Jackson walks for first time since breaking neck
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFootage shows former Dragons back-rower Ed Jackson walking for the first time since breaking his neck.
