State of Play as Gallagher Premiership Rugby returns
5 years ago by Premiership Rugby**It was another pivotal weekend of European action for all 12 Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides, but the domestic two-week hiatus is now over as teams prepare to turn their attention to their Round 6...
England v France: Rule change would revitalise rugby - Eddie Jones
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland coach Eddie Jones says that a change in rules and refereeing can help rugby break a cycle of dour defensive matches
Referees ready to oversee festive Gallagher Premiership Rugby clashes
5 years ago by Premiership Rugby**After a brief two-week European hiatus, Gallagher Premiership Rugby is back this weekend for what looks set to be a pulsating instalment of Round Six fixtures.** And it’s Chris Boyd’s resurgent Northampton...
Scotland to face South Africa & Australia in 2021 series
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWorld champions South Africa and Australia will play Scotland at Murrayfield in November next year.
Wasps announce new academy structure
5 years ago by Premiership Rugby**Wasps can today reveal a new structure for the academy.** With the recent news that academy manager Jon Pendlebury will be leaving to join the RFU as England men’s Under 18s head coach, the club have...
IRFU back South African teams to join expanded PRO14 as they want more competition
5 years ago by Rugby DumpThere are reports that South African teams could join an expanded Pro14 as early as the end of this month in an effort to boost the competition of the league.
England v France: Visitors face 'impossible task' in Autumn Nations Cup final
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFrance, without a host of top stars because of club commitments, face an "impossible task" against England on Sunday says Benjamin Kayser.
Le Bourgeois signs new Wasps deal
5 years ago by Premiership Rugby**Wasps have announced that centre Michael Le Bourgeois has signed a new deal to stay at Ricoh Arena.** The 29-year-old becomes the third player in recent weeks to commit himself to the club after the...
Ireland: Sexton and Henshaw return to training but Burns and Lowe out of Scotland game
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsJohnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw return to Ireland training after injury but Billy Burns and James Lowe will miss Saturday's Scotland game.
Isaac Miller commits to Worcester Warriors for two more years
5 years ago by Premiership Rugby**Hooker Isaac Miller has become the tenth current Worcester Warriors player to sign a contract extension.** The 25-year-old Scot joined Warriors from Greene King IPA Championship club London Scottish...
