Richard de Carpentier: Harlequins sign former England sevens man
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsHarlequins sign flanker Richard de Carpentier on a three-month deal after a successful trial.
Semi Radradra: Bristol Bears unhappy with Fiji over centre's injury
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBristol Bears will submit a formal complaint to World Rugby over the injury centre Semi Radradra picked up on international duty with Fiji.
Esterhuizen banned after reckless elbow leaves Evans failing concussion test
5 years ago by Rugby DumpHarlequins back Andre Esterhuizen appeared before an online disciplinary hearing on Tuesday night after he was red carded against Gloucester on Sunday (6 Dec 2020) for striking.
Harlequins' Andre Esterhuizen & Exeter's Stuart Townsend receive bans for foul play
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsHarlequins' Andre Esterhuizen and Exeter scrum-half Stuart Townsend are banned until early 2021 after admitting acts of foul play.
World Rugby must do more to protect players' long-term health - Johnnie Beattie
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWorld Rugby must do more to protect players long term from the game's increased physicality, says former Scotland international Johnnie Beattie.
Traumatic brain injury expert not surprised at planned legal action following shocking player revelations
5 years ago by Rugby DumpTraumatic brain injury expert Dr Willie Stewart believes it was “only a matter of time” before former rugby players with concussion-related issues considered legal action.
Steve Thompson: England World Cup winner cannot remember 2003 matches
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsSteve Thompson played in every game as England won the 2003 World Cup - but 17 years on he tells BBC Sport he can't remember any of them. Full Story
Barbarians: RFU bans 13 players over coronavirus breaches
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsThirteen Barbarians players are given bans by the Rugby Football Union for their part in the game against England being called off.
Jamie Heaslips' Try of the Decade beats out brilliant selection of top quality scores
5 years ago by Rugby DumpIreland's try against Italy in 2016 was named as the Men's 15 Try of the Decade in Monday night's World Rugby Awards virtual presentation. It was Jamie Heaslip crossing the whitewash that beat out a number...
Steve Diamond: Sale Sharks director of rugby leaves for personal reasons
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsSale director of rugby Steve Diamond leaves the Premiership club for personal reasons after 10 years in charge. Full Story
