OUR THOUGHTS, not just from the Rugby World team but from the rugby community go out to those affected by the devastating effects of the earthquake that struck Christchurch last…

Charlie Beech and Carl Fearns sign for Bath

Bath Rugby is very pleased to announce the signing of two highly talented young players – Carl Fearns, from Sale Sharks, and Charlie Beech, from London Wasps. Carl has joined the…

The match officials for Week 4 of the 2011 SANZAR Super Rugby tournament have been confirmed by SANZAR. There are two changes to the schedule announced earlier. Chris Pollock will…

Mark Easter signs for Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks are delighted to announce the signing of 28-year-old, No 8, Mark Easter from Northampton Saints on a two-year deal. Mark has made 113 appearances for Northampton, scoring 15…

WORCESTER WARRIORS have signed James Percival from Harlequins, with the giant lock set to make a playing return to Sixways this summer. Man-mountain Percival started his career in the Academy…

Women’s rugby – a blog

By Rugby World reader, Larissa Falls Six Nations…England v France. A fixture supporters would automatically and subconsciously equate with being held at Twickenham…right. England the home side, therefore HQ must…

Ulster Rugby today confirmed that Callum Black and Michael McComish will join the squad in the summer, ahead of the start of the 2011-12 season. Callum Black (25) is an…