Leeds appoint Andy Titterrell as captain

Leeds Carnegie have announced that former England and British Lions hooker Andy Titterrell has agreed a new two year contract with the club and will become the side’s captain for…

Chiefs confirm pre-season plans

Exeter head coach Rob Baxter says he is looking forward to his side’s pre-season programme after the Chiefs today confirmed their three warm-up fixtures ahead of the new Aviva Premiership…

James Haskell leaves Stade Francais

England back-rower James Haskell is leaving Stade Francais and may now end up in the Super 15 with the Melbourne Rebels. Haskell is one of a raft of players on…

Heineken Cup pool draw confirmed

The draw for the 17th season of the Heineken Cup was made at Twickenham Stadium today with the seven English clubs targeting a return to the home of English rugby…

Saracens head for Toulon for pre-season

Saracens will play Toulon in their opening pre-season friendly. The English champions will travel to the south of France and play at the Stade Mayol on Friday August 12th, kick-off…

Watch the Heineken Cup draw live

ERC are pleased to remind you that the draw tomorrow (Tuesday, 7 June) for the Heineken Cup 2011 / 2012 Pools will be streamed live on www.ercrugby.com at 12.00 noon. The…

Gavin Henson

By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor GAVIN HENSON made his long-awaited return to Test rugby against the Barbarians on Saturday afternoon. He’d been out of the international arena for…

Fearn commits future to Newcastle

Newcastle Falcons can confirm that promising prop forward Darren Fearn has penned a new deal at Kingston Park. The 22-year-old who hails from Scarborough, made his Aviva Premiership bow at…

diccon edwards leeds

Leeds Carnegie have announced that former player and Academy Manager Diccon Edwards, 38, has agreed to join the club as the Yorkshire side’s new Head Coach on a three year…

Italy “A” coach Gianluca Guidi has revealed the team that will face Canada in the Churchill Cup opener on Saturday June 4 at Franklin’s Gardens. The Azzurri, who are making…