Chris Boyd: Northampton Saints boss on 'high expectations' for club https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Northampton Saints boss Chris Boyd tells BBC Look East about his high expectations for the players before his first game in charge.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Last season felt like a failure for Glasgow - Brown https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

After being "beaten up", "outmuscled" and having their "deficiencies exposed" last term, Fraser Brown urges Glasgow to get smarter.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership: Newcastle Falcons v Saracens https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Newcastle Falcons host Saracens in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (15:00 BST).

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro14: Dragons v Benetton (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New signing Ross Moriarty is out of Dragons' opening Pro14 game of the season against Benetton but Richard Hibbard makes his debut.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro14: Ulster v Scarlets (Sat) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Marcell Coetzee returns from injury and new signing Henry Speight will make his debut as Ulster host Scarlets in their Pro14 opener on Saturday.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership: Worcester Warriors v Wasps https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Worcester Warriors host Wasps in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (15:00 BST).

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership: Harlequins v Sale Sharks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Harlequins host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (15:00 BST).

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership: Exeter Chiefs v Leicester Tigers https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Exeter Chiefs host Leicester Tigers in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sandy Park (16:30 BST).

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership: Gloucester v Northampton Saints https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Gloucester host Northampton Saints in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm (14:00 BST).

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Guscott, Dawson & Monye's Premiership predictions - and have your say too https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former British and Irish Lions Jeremy Guscott, Matt Dawson and Ugo Monye preview the new Premiership season.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Christian Wade: Rugby ignoring black state school kids https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Christian Wade says the sport must do more to get children from state schools into the sport.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cornish Pirates: How the most remote team on the UK mainland keeps going https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport travels to the Cornish Pirates to find out how the most remote team on the UK mainland keeps going.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England head coach Jones meets referees' chief to discuss officiating https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Referees chief Tony Spreadbury confirms Eddie Jones is seeking a closer align in officiating from club to international level.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro14: Previewing a big season ahead for the four Welsh regions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets, Cardiff Blues, Ospreys and Dragons are all aiming to topple champions Leinster when the Pro14 season starts this weekend.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Samu Manoa: Blues will not rush forward's first appearance - Mulvihill https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff Blues head coach John Mulvihill says he will not rush new signing Samu Manoa's first appearance.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro14: Cardiff Blues v Leinster (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Cardiff Blues host Pro14 title-holders at the Arms Park as the tournament returns for the 2018-19 season (19:35 BST).

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro14: Ospreys v Edinburgh Rugby (Fri) https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Ospreys host Edinburgh in Friday's Pro14 kick-off at the Liberty Stadium (19:35 BST).

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

'No problems' between England coach Jones and Benton, says RFU https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union insists head coach Eddie Jones has a "strong relationship" with the latest senior staff member to quit the England set-up.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership: Bristol Bears v Bath https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Team news as Bristol Bears host Bath in Friday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (19:45 BST).

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Handshakes, afternoon tea & a 20-year legacy - how Lam is inspiring Bristol https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As the Premiership returns, Bristol head coach Pat Lam discusses handshakes, Bristolians and his vision for a 20-year legacy.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter Chiefs aiming to challenge for Premiership title for another season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Exeter captain Jack Yeandle says he and his team-mates want to ensure the club becomes perennial title challengers.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England back Watson required second Achilles operation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Bath back Anthony Watson required a second operation on his Achilles tendon after re-tearing it during a commercial photo shoot.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England Sevens: Teenager Ellie Kildunne makes switch from 15-a-side https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England teenager Ellie Kildunne switches from the 15-a-side game to sevens and is one of 17 players awarded contracts for 2018-19.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors 'won't be bullied up front' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former captain Al Kellock says Glasgow Warriors will have a point to prove after claims they were overpowered by stronger packs last season.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Henry Speight ready to contribute 'wherever he can' at Ulster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Ulster signing Henry Speight says he is happy to fill in wherever he is needed by the team.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Plenty cause of optimism - Humphreys and McWhirter on Ulster's prospects https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport NI analysts Ian Humphreys and Tony McWhirter assess Ulster's prospects for the forthcoming season following a tumultuous 2017-18 campaign.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England Rugby Sevens: RFU to integrate men's and women's programmes https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Football Union is to integrate its men's and women's sevens programmes in order to create a "strong culture and identity".

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

GJ van Velze: Worcester Warriors captain on how he fell back in love with rugby https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

GJ van Velze, the Worcester player who missed almost an entire season with concussion, on how he fell back in love with rugby.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hallam Amos: Wales speaks candidly about losing friends to suicide https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales international Hallam Amos speaks about losing two close friends to suicide and calls for mental health drive.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

'Bold change' urged on rugby injury risks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

A leading sports injuries expert believes bigger inroads are needed in cutting risks to rugby players.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England will fly back late for autumn Tests to replicate World Cup schedule https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England will attempt to replicate their World Cup schedule by flying back to London 48 hours before their first autumn international.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Paul Grayson: Northampton Saints appoint former head coach as kicking consultant https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints appoint former player, head coach and leading points scorer Paul Grayson as a consultant kicking coach.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales pair Leigh Halfpenny and Samson Lee add to Scarlets injuries https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets will be without 14 players for the Pro14 opener against Ulster in Belfast with Leigh Halfpenny and Samson Lee missing through injury.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Alby Mathewson: Former All Black joins Munster in short-term deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Experienced scrum-half and former New Zealand international Alby Mathewson has joined Munster on a short-term basis.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sam Johnson: Glasgow Warriors centre released from hospital https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors' Sam Johnson has been discharged from hospital after suffering a head injury in the defeat by Northampton Saints.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hunger back after Ospreys move - North https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing George North says his move to Ospreys has seen his appetite for rugby return as he prepares to start the Pro14 season.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jimmy Gopperth: Wasps lose prolific fly-half to ACL injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wasps may be without playmaker Jimmy Gopperth for up to nine months after an ACL knee reconstruction.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Touch Nationals: England coach Tim Osborne looks to World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England touch rugby coach Tim Osborne will check on his squads at the Nationals in Cambridgeshire before the World Cup in Malaysia in April.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hughes stars as Wasps cruise to pre-season win over Ulster https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England forward Nathan Hughes scores a hat-trick of tries for Wasps as the Premiership side cruise to a 31-14 win against Ulster.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dominant All Blacks beat Australia to win Bledisloe Cup for 16th consecutive year https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand win the Bledisloe Cup for a 16th consecutive year with a 40-12 victory over Australia in Auckland.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins sign Fiji Sevens star Kunatani https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins sign Semi Kunatani, a star of the Fiji side that won rugby sevens gold at the 2016 Olympics, from Toulouse.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Uncertainty over Ashton's ban dates as RFU queries Sale friendly https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The dates of Chris Ashton's seven-week ban for a dangerous tackle may be changed, which could hit the Sale winger's hopes of an England recall.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scott Wilson: Newcastle Falcons prop retires through neck injury aged 24 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons prop Scott Wilson is forced to retire from professional rugby at the age of 24 because of a neck injury.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England wing Ashton gets seven-week ban for tip tackle https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England wing Chris Ashton is banned for seven weeks after his red card in Sale Sharks' pre-season friendly against Castres.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England must judge Cipriani on the field, says Gloucester coach Ackermann https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann urges England's selectors to judge fly-half Danny Cipriani on his on-field displays.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Marcell Coetzee: Springbok flanker makes Ulster return https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

South African international Marcell Coetzee starts for Ulster in their pre-season friendly against Wasps on Friday.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Davies back for Scarlets after injury https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and British and Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies returns from a lengthy injury absence to lead Scarlets in their pre-season friendly against Bath.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England's Cipriani not sanctioned by RFU over nightclub incident https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani will face no punishment from the Rugby Football Union after a nightclub incident in Jersey.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

North, Williams & Davies to make first Ospreys starts https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales trio George North, Scott Williams and Aled Davies will make their first starts for Ospreys in Thursday's pre-season friendly against Saracens.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster Rugby: Stuart McCloskey signs new deal with province https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster and Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey will remain at the Kingspan Stadium until at least 2022 having signed a three-year contract extension with the province.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Women's rugby must not rush into professionalism - Mather https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Women's rugby should take a "slow and sustainable" approach to professionalising the game, says former World Cup winner Giselle Mather.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

'The style will really suit him' - Sexton tips Russell to shine at Racing https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Johnny Sexton backs Scotland's Finn Russell to be a success with Racing 92, despite the Ireland star's own mixed experience in Paris.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster players reassured by McFarland arrival - Best https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster captain Rory Best says the squad are reassured by the arrival of new head coach Dan McFarland this week.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dylan Hartley: England captain ready for Northampton return after concussion https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England captain Dylan Hartley is ready to return for Northampton after five months out with concussion.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh 'still have a long way to go' - Cockerill https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Nobody at Edinburgh is getting carried away by last season's upturn in fortunes, insists head coach Richard Cockerill.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Police investigate WhatsApp racism claim against player https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-Wales international claims rugby club chairman used a gorilla emoji in a group chat.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Players' union questions RFU's Cipriani charge https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The Rugby Players' Association questions the Rugby Football Union's decision to charge Danny Cipriani with misconduct after a nightclub incident.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Ashton: Sale Sharks winger to face disciplinary panel on Thursday https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Sale Sharks winger Chris Ashton is to face a disciplinary panel on Thursday after he was shown a red card in a pre-season friendly.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cardiff 'makes sense' as Pro14 final location - Martin Anayi https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro14 chief executive officer Martin Anayi says that he would like to see the final being held in Cardiff .

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro14 can become world's best league - Martin Anayi https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pro14 CEO Martin Anayi believes the league can grow to become the world's best in the coming years.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cipriani fined £2,000 by Gloucester over nightclub incident https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England fly-half Danny Cipriani is been fined £2,000 by his club Gloucester over a nightclub incident in Jersey.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints: Dylan Hartley and Alex Waller to share captaincy https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Saints prop Alex Waller has been appointed as the Premiership side's co-captain alongside England skipper Dylan Hartley.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ealing promotion 'would be a concern' - Premiership boss https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The prospect of Ealing being promoted to the Premiership is cause for concern, says English clubs' boss Mark McCafferty.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester's Schonert now has 'a taste' for success https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Worcester prop Nick Schonert hopes to build on another late season call-up by England coach Eddie Jones.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Ashton: Sale Sharks winger could face ban after red card https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Sale Sharks winger Chris Ashton faces a ban after punching a Castres player in a pre-season friendly.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Councillors spent public money on Northampton hospitality box https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Public money was also spent by councillors on hiring a vintage plane.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

McFarland cleared to take up Ulster job on Monday https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan McFarland takes over as Ulster head coach on Monday after the Irish Rugby Football Union secure his early release from Scottish Rugby.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand beat Australia in Rugby Championship opener https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Zealand put in a dominant second-half performance as they to beat Australia 38-13 in the Rugby Championship opener in Sydney.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons have no budget for defence coach Shaun Edwards https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons coach Bernard Jackman says they did not have the budget to bring in Shaun Edwards as a defence consultant.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Danny Cipriani charged with improper conduct by Rugby Football Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England fly-half Danny Cipriani is charged with improper conduct by the Rugby Football Union after an incident in a Jersey nightclub.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors name Callum Gibbins & Ryan Wilson co-captains https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Back-rows Callum Gibbins and Ryan Wilson will co-captain Glasgow Warriors in the coming season.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster and Scarlets lead Pro14 dream team nominations https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

As the new Pro14 prepares to kick off, the league announces the nominees for last season's dream team.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster players not distracted over McFarland uncertainty - Moore https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New Ulster prop Marty Moore says the players have not been distracted by the uncertainty surrounding the arrival of head coach Dan McFarland.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England international Danny Cipriani charged with nightclub assault https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The England international is also charged with larceny, assault on police and resisting arrest .

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Celtic Cup set-up announced for emerging Welsh and Irish talent https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

The set-up of Welsh and Irish rugby's new development competition, the Celtic Cup, is confirmed.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Guy Mercer: Ex-Bath captain becomes a free agent after being released from contract https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Bath captain Guy Mercer is released from the remainder of his contract by the Premiership club.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ben Te'o: You start to wonder 'is this worth it?' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Worcester centre Ben Te'o says his injury problems of the past year left him contemplating his future in the sport.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hadleigh Parkes: Scarlets centre backs Wayne Pivac to be Wales success https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes says Wayne Pivac will prove a success when he switches from Scarlets to Wales head coach after the 2019 World Cup.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Te'o 'considered his future' after year of injury problems https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Worcester centre Ben Te'o says his injury problems of the past year left him contemplating his future in the sport.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Shaun Edwards: Wales defence coach to work with Ospreys as consultant https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards will work with the Ospreys this season after previously being linked with the Dragons.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Anthony Watson: England and Bath back faces longer Achilles injury lay-off https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Bath back Anthony Watson faces an extended, unspecified lay-off after re-tearing his Achilles tendon.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland prop Dickinson ends playing career https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh and Scotland prop Alasdair Dickinson retires from rugby to take up a coaching position with the Scottish Rugby Academy.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons: USA prop Paul Mullen joins for first four months of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign USA international prop Paul Mullen on a short-term deal.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edinburgh's McLelland returns to league with Leeds https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leeds Rhinos sign 18-year-old Callum McLelland on a three-and-a-half-year deal as he returns to rugby league.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Stephen Jones and Byron Hayward would be 'great' for Wales https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scarlets coaches Stephen Jones and Byron Hayward would "be great" for Wales, says British and Irish Lions hooker Ken Owens.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland winger Stockdale ruled out for up to eight weeks https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster winger Jacob Stockdale is ruled out for six to eight weeks with a hamstring injury sustained in training.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Did you miss the Wales tour Dan? 'Nah, I was by the pool in Spain!' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Fly-half Dan Biggar says he was happy for Wales to build "strength in depth" on tour without him.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

'Would he have said that to my Dad?' - Brady furious after fan abuses wife and mother at match https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Leicester Tigers winger Tom Brady says a fan hurled abuse at his wife and mother as they watched him play in a pre-season friendly.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dan Biggar: 'Test yourself' by leaving Wales, advises Test fly-half https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton's ex-Osprey Dan Biggar would advise more Welsh players to "test themselves" outside the "goldfish bowl" of Wales.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons win, Blues and Ospreys lose in friendlies https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons win, but Cardiff Blues and Ospreys lose in pre-season friendlies.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton's Biggar to face former club Ospreys in friendly https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar makes an early return against his former Ospreys side when he lines up for Northampton on Saturday.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

It is great to be around the boys again - James returns after depression https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales wing Tom James will return to rugby action with Cardiff Blues on Saturday after battling depression.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Eisteddfod: Rugby star Jamie Roberts joins Gorsedd https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales centre Jamie Roberts swaps red shirt for blue robes at the National Eisteddfod.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Joe Gray: Northampton Saints sign Harlequins hooker on short-term deal until October https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Northampton Saints re-sign Harlequins hooker Joe Gray as injury cover until October.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ross McMillan: Leicester Tigers sign former Bristol Bears hooker https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Premiership side Leicester Tigers sign former Bristol Bears hooker Ross McMillan to provide more cover in the front row.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Brett Beukeboom: Cornish Pirates appoint Canada forward as new captain https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Cornish Pirates name Canadian forward Brett Beukeboom as their new captain.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ronan O'Gara: Former Ireland and Munster fly-half earns Hall of Fame honour https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland's 2009 Grand Slam winner Ronan O'Gara is being inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame later this year.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Shaun Edwards: 'Welsh people treat me as one of their own' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Shaun Edwards says Welsh people have treated him "like one of their own" and it would have been disloyal to leave for his new role at Wigan Warriors before the World Cup.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

New international forwards key to Dragons improving https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman is hopeful an influx of international forwards will help turn the region's fortunes around this season.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Pedro Bettencourt: Newcastle Falcons sign Portugal international centre https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Newcastle Falcons sign Portugal centre Pedro Bettencourt from French second-tier side Carcassonne.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edwards' Wales experience will 'benefit Wigan greatly' - Davies https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former dual-code international Jonathan Davies says Wigan Warriors will "benefit greatly" from what Shaun Edwards has learned in the union game.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport New Voices scheme: Fancy becoming a sports commentator? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Sport is searching for the next generation of commentators via the New Voices scheme.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Turmoil? Or no cause for concern? What's going on at the RFU? https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC 5 live reporter Chris Jones examines the issues within rugby union that need to addressed by the RFU.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Edwards to leave Wales job after 2019 World Cup https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wigan Warriors legend Shaun Edwards will return to the club as head coach in 2020, after Adrian Lam takes the job for a season.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Aled Davies: Wales scrum-half aims to fill Ospreys void left by Rhys Webb https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ospreys' new scrum-half Aled Davies hopes to fill the void left by British and Irish Lion Rhys Webb after his move to Toulon.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Gavin Henson: Dragons back hopes this season will not be his last https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales and Lions back Gavin Henson will be 37 next February but says the pressure is on to earn a new deal after his Dragons contract ends.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ireland fly-half Sexton named as Leinster captain https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leinster's all-time leading points scorer Johnny Sexton will captain the European and Pro14 champions for the upcoming season.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ross Moriarty: No playing style change for Wales back-rower https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales back-rower Ross Moriarty says he will not stop his aggressive approach despite being sent off against Argentina in June.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Luke Morgan: Rugby sevens tunnel scuffle was 'shot from behind' https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Wales Sevens player Luke Morgan speaks of his shock about an alleged altercation with Samoa's Gordon Langkilde.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons: Aaron Jarvis and Harrison Keddie injured for start of season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dragons will be without Aaron Jarvis and Harrison Keddie for the start of the season after both forwards suffered injuries in training.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

David Feao: Leicester Tigers sign Tonga prop forward https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign Tonga international prop David Feao as they bolster their front row options.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Jacques van Rooyen: Bath sign South African prop from Lions https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Bath sign South African prop Jacques van Rooyen from Super Rugby's Lions franchise.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Ashton: Winger 'feels like a new player' after England recall https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Winger Chris Ashton says he never expected to be back in the international set-up "so soon" after returning to England.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster Rugby: Australian Henry Speight joins province on a short-term deal https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ulster sign Australian back three player Henry Speight on a short-term contract until the end of 2018.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

'Happy' Ashton 'feels like a new player' after England recall https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale winger Chris Ashton says he never expected to be back in the international set-up so soon after returning to England.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's new semi-pro teams to play Welsh sides as part of Super Six https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Scotland's new semi-professional rugby teams will face Welsh opposition as part of the forthcoming Super Six.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Glasgow Warriors: Chris Fusaro raring to go after extending his stay https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Chris Fusaro is "privileged" to have signed a new 12-month contract with Glasgow Warriors.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Paul O'Connell: Stade Francais name former Ireland captain as forwards coach https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former Ireland captain Paul O'Connell is appointed as forwards coach by French Top 14 club Stade Francais.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Paul Lasike: Harlequins sign USA international from Utah Warriors https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Harlequins sign USA international centre Paul Lasike from Major League Rugby side Utah Warriors.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

BBC Wales to show live Principality Premiership rugby games https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Principality Premiership rugby games will be shown live next season on BBC Two Wales and the BBC website.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ex-All Blacks coach Mitchell is England target https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former New Zealand boss John Mitchell is wanted by England to replace Paul Gustard as defence coach, BBC Sport understands.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Tuilagi 'should be fit' for start of season after knee operation https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England and Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi says he "should be fit" for the start of the season after having a minor knee operation.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

RFU 'lack of leadership' over contracts for England women https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Former England captain Catherine Spencer criticises the Rugby Football Union's "lack of leadership" over professional contracts for women's squad.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sonny Bill Williams: All Blacks legend becomes university student https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Rugby World Cup winner, dual-code international, heavyweight boxer and now fresher - Sonny Bill Williams takes another career turn as a university student.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Ashton named in England squad for first time since 2016 https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Sale winger Chris Ashton is named in an England squad for the first time since 2016.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Mako Vunipola and Billy Vunipola: Brothers extend Saracens deals https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

England internationals Mako and Billy Vunipola extend their contracts with Saracens until the end of the 2021-22 season.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Hartley to return to England setup following concussion https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Dylan Hartley will return to the England setup this weekend as he continues his comeback from concussion.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Kyle Eastmond: Leicester sign utility back but Matt Toomua to leave at the end of the season https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr

Leicester Tigers sign dual-code international Kyle Eastmond but centre Matt Toomua will leave the club next summer.

from BBC Sport - Rugby Union https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr
via https://ift.tt/1MoLcWr