Rugby Union: August 2009 Archives

Wales and British and Irish Lions star Gavin Henson has reportedly been placed on unpaid, indefinite leave from the Ospreys.

Harlequins say they are 'satisfied' with their conduct since the first hearing over Tom Williams' fake blood injury last month.

The RFU are concerned over Tom Williams' claims he had pressure from Harlequins not to disclose the full 'Bloodgate Scandal' events.

The RFU have stated that they will be taking no further disciplinary action against Harlequins despite other 'fake blood' allegations.

Bath chief executive Bob Calleja has said the door is not closed for former captains Michael Lipman and Alex Crockett.

Dean Richards says he has been left "mortified" by his three year coaching ban over the 'Bloodgate' scandal.

Dean Richards is "surprised" by an ERC independent committee ban for three years for his role in the Harlequins fake blood injury.

Ospreys have refused to put a timescale on centre Gavin Henson's return to action following a troublesome ankle injury.

Worcester Warriors have been boosted by the news skipper Pat Sanderson has signed a new two-year contract extension at Sixways.

Premiership new boys Leeds Carnegie has signed former England scrum-half Andy Gomarsall on a 12-month contract.

Dean Richards has resigned from his position as director of rugby at Harlequins in the wake of the Tom Williams 'fake blood' incident.

Flanker Phil Waugh has been left out of Australia's squad for this weekend's Tri-Nations clash against South Africa in Cape Town.

An operation to repair a ruptured chest muscle is expected to sideline New Zealand hooker Keven Mealamu for at least four months.

Michael Lipman, Alex Crockett and Andrew Higgins have been suspended for nine months for missing two drug tests.

Wales and British and Irish Lions star Gavin Henson has reportedly been placed on unpaid, indefinite leave from the Ospreys.

Harlequins say they are 'satisfied' with their conduct since the first hearing over Tom Williams' fake blood injury last month.

The RFU are concerned over Tom Williams' claims he had pressure from Harlequins not to disclose the full 'Bloodgate Scandal' events.

The RFU have stated that they will be taking no further disciplinary action against Harlequins despite other 'fake blood' allegations.

Bath chief executive Bob Calleja has said the door is not closed for former captains Michael Lipman and Alex Crockett.

Dean Richards says he has been left "mortified" by his three year coaching ban over the 'Bloodgate' scandal.

Dean Richards is "surprised" by an ERC independent committee ban for three years for his role in the Harlequins fake blood injury.

Ospreys have refused to put a timescale on centre Gavin Henson's return to action following a troublesome ankle injury.

Worcester Warriors have been boosted by the news skipper Pat Sanderson has signed a new two-year contract extension at Sixways.

Premiership new boys Leeds Carnegie has signed former England scrum-half Andy Gomarsall on a 12-month contract.

Dean Richards has resigned from his position as director of rugby at Harlequins in the wake of the Tom Williams 'fake blood' incident.

Flanker Phil Waugh has been left out of Australia's squad for this weekend's Tri-Nations clash against South Africa in Cape Town.

An operation to repair a ruptured chest muscle is expected to sideline New Zealand hooker Keven Mealamu for at least four months.

Michael Lipman, Alex Crockett and Andrew Higgins have been suspended for nine months for missing two drug tests.