Rugby Union News
Gloucester confirm Twelvetrees deal
Gloucester have confirmed, after much media speculation, that centre Billy Twelvetrees will move to Kingsholm from Leicester in 2012/13.
Six Nations preview: Italy
With the 2012 Six Nations looming large on the horizon, we take a closer look at each of the protagonists. Next up, Italy.
Referees to put players "on report"
Super Rugby and Rugby Championship referees will this season have the power to put players "on report" for suspected foul play.
Cron rejoins the All Blacks
Former New Zealand scrum coach Mike Cron has accepted a role as forwards coach in the All Blacks' new team headed by Steve Hansen.
Heart surgery for Thomas
Wales prop Rhys Thomas has undergone heart surgery after falling ill during Scarlets training, the region confirmed on Friday.
Montpellier back in the hunt
Montpellier put themselves back into play-off contention in the Top 14 thanks to a 38-6 victory over Stade Français on Friday.
Ospreys win LV= Cup derby
The Ospreys claimed their first win in this year's LV= Cup and all but ended the Dragons' hopes of progressing with a 26-21 victory.
Young hit with eight-week ban
Leicester scrum-half Micky Young has been banned for eight weeks after being found guilty for eye-gouging.
Pavanello banned for two weeks
Italy lock Antonio Pavanello will miss his country's Six Nations opener with France after he received a suspension for foul play.
IRB appoint acting CEO
The IRB have acted swiftly to replace their outgoing CEO and managing director of Rugby World Cup Limited, Mike Miller.
Six Nations preview: Scotland
With the 2012 Six Nations looming large on the horizon, we take a closer look at each of the protagonists. Up next, Scotland!
Lakafia extends stay at Biarritz
Biarritz and France international number eight Raphael Lakafia has signed a new two-year contract with the Top 14 side.
Preview: Scarlets v London Irish
Fly-half Daniel Bowden returns from injury to London Irish's starting XV for the LV= Cup clash with the Scarlets at Parc Y Scarlets.
Preview: Bath v Northampton
Bath captain Stuart Hooper returns to the team's starting line-up for Saturday's LV= Cup game against Northampton Saints at the Rec.
Preview: Gloucester v Cardiff Blues
With several players away, Gloucester have made numerous changes to their line-up for the visit of Cardiff Blues in the LV= Cup.
