Jonny Wilkinson will be heading home to Newcastle next season after the Pool draw for the 2011 /12 Amlin Challenge Cup paired his French club, Toulon, with the Falcons in…
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Young fly-half gets Ospreys chance
The Ospreys have signed 21-year old Australian born, Welsh qualified, fly-half, Pete Smith, on a short term contract. Sydney born Smith, who is Welsh qualified through his father who hails…
London Irish bolster back row
London Irish is delighted announce that back row forward Edward Siggery will be joining the Exiles next season. Siggery, who is currently away at the Junior World Championships with the…
Camacho signs for Exeter
Less than 24 hours after confirming the arrival of Bath lock Peter Short to Sandy Park, Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has added another new addition to his playing…
Back rower urging Waratahs fans to make a difference
Backrower Dave Dennis has called on HSBC Waratahs fans to turn out in their droves and create a formidable atmosphere for Saturday’s final round match at ANZ Stadium. With Wycliff…
James O’Connor to leave Western Force
The Emirates Western Force have withdrawn from talks with James O’Connor’s management after further intensive negotiations failed to find common ground on contract length and remuneration. RugbyWA was advised by…
Saints line up challenging pre-season schedule
Northampton Saints today announced a challenging pre-season programme ahead of the 2011/12 Aviva Premiership Rugby and Heineken Cup campaigns. During August the Saints will take on the reigning European champions,…
Short seals Chiefs switch
Exeter Chiefs have added their eighth new signing of the summer with the capture of second row Peter Short from Aviva Premiership counterparts Bath Rugby. The 31-year-old forward has agreed…
Indefinite leave for Berrick Barnes
Waratahs and Wallaby back Berrick Barnes will take an extended break from Rugby commencing immediately. Barnes has been suffering from footballers’ migraines in recent weeks and has spent a number…
Michael Cheika charged with misconduct
Following an investigation by the ERC Disciplinary Officer, Roger O’Connor a number of misconduct complaints have been brought against Michael Cheika, the Stade Français Paris Director of Rugby, in relation…