Rugby Union News

Worcester Warriors' England prop Matt Mullan is to miss the start of the season after dislocating his shoulder.

Australia's appeal against fly-half Quade Cooper's two-match ban for a dangerous tackle on South African Morne Steyn is turned down.

Springbok scrum-half Ruan Pienaar will officially join Ulster from Natal Sharks on 1 September after the release date is agreed.

Lewis Moody can't wait to be part of the exciting new rugby revolution at Bath.

Joe Rokocoko will become New Zealand's most-capped winger when he faces Australia in the Tri-Nations on Saturday.

World Cup winner Jason Robinson will come out of retirement to play rugby for Lancashire club Fylde next season.

Worcester Warriors appoint back row Kai Horstmann as their new vice-captain.

Head coach Bryan Redpath states he will field strong teams for the group stages of the Amlin Challenge Cup.

Rugby ruling bodies are concerned after a BBC investigation finds some players are failing to report head injuries suffered in matches.

Ex-Wales defence coach Rowland Phillips says he understands scepticism surrounding the two new Italian teams in the Magners League.