Former Wales number eight Andy Powell forced into retirement
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionFormer Wales international Andy Powell has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby with immediate effect.
A look at England's injured openside quartet
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionAs England's autumn internationals are fast approaching, we take a look at four of the England's openside players, who are already ruled out of it with injuries.
Mike Williams out of England's autumn internationals
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionEngland's injury problem ahead of the autumn internationals seems to be compounding with the latest casuality being Leicester flanker Mike Williams.
Mike Williams: Leicester Tigers flanker breaks arm for third time
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsMike Williams, who was tipped to be part of the England squad this autumn, breaks his arm for the third time in 12 months.
Fly-half Demetri Catrakilis to make a switch from Montpellier to Harlequins next season
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionHarlequins have confirmed that Montpellier fly-half Demetri Catrakilis will join the Aviva Premiership club next season.
Senitiki Nayalo: London Irish sign Fijian back row following trial
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsFijian back row Senitiki Nayalo joins Championship club London Irish on a two-year deal following a trial in pre-season.
Demetri Catrakilis: Harlequins agree deal to sign Montpellier fly-half
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsHarlequins agree a deal to sign South Africa-born Montpellier fly-half Demetri Catrakilis ahead of the 2017-18 season.
Springboks international Eben Etzebeth set to join Saracens on a short-term deal
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionSouth Africa international Eben Etzebeth is likely to join the Aviva Premiership reigning champions Saracens on a short-term deal.
Rob Baxter: Exeter Chiefs 'need' Clermont challenge after indifferent start
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsExeter boss Rob Baxter says they can beat Clermont Auvergne in the Champions Cup, despite a mixed start to the season.
Jamie George confident of matching Dylan Hartley's aggression
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionSaracens hooker Jamie George expressed confidence of replicating the aggression and intensity of England captain Dylan Hartley in case the latter is ruled out of the autumn internationals.
