English Premiership unhappy with 'unilateral' calendar changes
English Premiership chiefs have criticised World Rugby's "unilateral decision" to stage test matches in December. The global governing body announced Wednesday a revised international calendar in response to the coronavirus pandemic that is set to see the Southern Hemisphere's delayed Rugby Championship taking place from ...
Ex-All Black Ben Franks to retire at end of English Premiership season
Former All Black Ben Franks will retire from professional rugby at the end of the 2019-20 season, English Premiership club Northampton announced on Monday. The 35-year-old prop earned 47 caps for New Zealand, winning the World Cup in 2011 and 2015. He plays with his younger ...
Saracens vow to win back trust after accepting relegation punishment
European champion Saracens vowed Sunday to win back the trust of the rugby world after accepting their stunning relegation from the English Premiership. The Premiership title holders were told on Saturday they would be relegated at the end of the season as punishment for the ...
Suntory Sungoliath confirmed Monday that George Smith was returning to the club for the 2016-2017 Top League season. The former Wallaby previously played for Sungoliath from 2011-2014 before heading to Europe. Last week Smith, who won 111 caps for Australia, was named the Players' Player of ...
Japan international Kensuke Hatakeyama came off the bench in the second half to make his debut in the English Premiership during the Newcastle Falcons' 26-14 win over the Leicester Tigers on Friday. The 30-year-old tighthead prop came on in the 65th minute and said he ...
