Worcester Warriors have dedicated their home clash against Harlequins to currently injured player Michael Fatialofa, who suffered a serious neck injury earlier this season. Warriors fund Fatialofa recovery Since incurring a serious neck injury against Saracens on 4th January, Warriors lock Michael Fatialofa has been in intensive care, fully funded by the Warriors co-owners Colin […] READ MORE
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Tommy Reffell wins Premiership Rugby Breakthrough Player Award
Leicester Tigers flanker Tommy Reffell has joined an illustrious list of players by winning the Gallagher Premiership Breakthrough Player Award. The award was decided upon by a public vote and he fought off fierce competition from the likes of Aaron Hinkley and Gabriel Ibitoye. Tommy Reffell – Superstar in the making Launched in 2012, the […] READ MORE
Sam Lousi banned for five weeks following Munster punch
Scarlets’ Sam Lousi will be side-lined for five weeks after a red card was shown by Mike Adamson for a punch against Munster in their round 13 fixture in the Guinness Pro14. Sam Lousi taking five Lousi was shown a red card by referee Mike Adamson (SRU) under Law 9.12 – a player must not […] READ MORE
BREAKING – Wayne Pivac announces Wales’ final Six Nations squad
Wayne Pivac has announced his squad to take on Scotland in Wales‘ final 2020 Guinness Six Nations match. In the only game in the final round of action due to cancellations over Covid-19 fears Wales have a chance to keep their hands on the Doddie Weir Trophy. Wales’ final Six Nations squad Wayne Pivac has […] READ MORE
Mohamed Haouas banned for three weeks after Jamie Ritchie punch
French prop Mohamed Haouas has been banned for three weeks following his punch on Scotland flanker Jamie Ritchie in their Six Nations game at the weekend. Three week ban for Mohamed Haouas Haouas was sent off for throwing the punch after 36 minutes of France’s 28-17 defeat at Murrayfield on Sunday. The act of foul […] READ MORE
Gordon Reid joins Northampton Saints until end of season
Northampton Saints have announced the signing of Scotland prop Gordon Reid on loan until the end of the season. Gordon Reid signs for Saints Scotland international Gordon Reid has signed for Northampton Saints until the end of the 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership season. The loosehead prop, 33, boasts a wealth of experience at the very highest […] READ MORE
England and Northampton Saints flanker Courtney Lawes visits cancer patient
Courtney Lawes has spent his spare time visiting Alfie at Queens Medical Centre, a six-year-old cancer patient. The visit wasn’t planned and the Saints flanker even left behind a signed shirt after spending 90 minutes at the hospital. Courtney Lawes’ random act of kindness In a month that has seen Premiership Rugby, led by Gloucester, […] READ MORE
EPCR ready to complete Champions and Challenge Cup quarter finals amid Coronavirus fears
EPCR – the governing body of European rugby – have today announced their plans to continue with the Champions and Challenge Cup quarter finals as scheduled. Challenge Cup and Champions Cup to go ahead Following the cancellations of Six Nations games among other sporting events EPCR has today announced that they plan to go […] READ MORE
Welsh Rugby Union confirms EGM date and clubs that called it
The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed the date of the EGM following the receipt off 34 clubs to review the ‘audit’ process in which clubs gain their funding allocations. Robert Rees reveals the latest news. WRU EGM set in the calendar The Welsh Rugby Union have confirmed that the EGM called for by 34 member […] READ MORE
Wales women thinking ‘positive’ despite heavy French defeat
Following their drubbing at the hands of France, Wales women are feeling “positive” and are excited against their challenge against England. Captain Siwan Lillicrap spoke to the media. Wales women feeling upbeat “This might come to a shock for people listening in, but we’re feeling positive. They are semi-professional and one of the best sides […] READ MORE