Rugby Union: April 2010 Archives

Sitiveni Sivivatu has described shoulder surgery that will keep him out of action for six months as "disappointing".

Worcester Warriors director of rugby Mike Ruddock has resigned following the club's relegation from the Guinness Premiership.

Sale Sharks have appointed former New Zealand All Blacks forward Mike Brewer as head coach to replace departing Jason Robinson.

Newcastle rugby director Steve Bates was a relieved man after the Falcons beat Sale 32-30 to seal their Premiership place next season.

Olly Barkley's late penalty denied Northampton top spot and gave Bath a crucial victory that boosts their Premiership play-off hopes.

Northampton boss Jim Mallinder admits he is eyeing a home semi-final in the Guinness Premiership play-offs.

Northampton have reached an agreement with Saracens which will see Soane Tonga'uiha stay put with the Saints.

England Saxons captain George Skivington is to leave London Wasps and join Leicester Tigers at the end of the season.

Peter Hewat said the "time is right" for him to leave London Irish at the end of the season for Japanese side Suntory.

Northampton go into their Heineken Cup clash away at Munster full of confidence as they attempt to repeat the success of 1999.

Leicester Tigers have received a boost with the news that Lucas Amorosino, Jeremy Staunton and Joe Duffey have all signed new deals.

Veteran Wallabies hooker Adam Freier says he decided to stay in Australia to boost his World Cup hopes.

Martin Johnson claims 'continuity' is what is required for England to improve and not to bring Sir Clive Woodward back into the set-up.

England have agreed to change their autumn international schedule by facing New Zealand in the first game on November 6.

Saracens are to approach Premier Rugby after prop Soane Tonga'uiha's last-ditch decision not to join them from rivals Northampton.

Sitiveni Sivivatu has described shoulder surgery that will keep him out of action for six months as "disappointing".

Worcester Warriors director of rugby Mike Ruddock has resigned following the club's relegation from the Guinness Premiership.

Sale Sharks have appointed former New Zealand All Blacks forward Mike Brewer as head coach to replace departing Jason Robinson.

Newcastle rugby director Steve Bates was a relieved man after the Falcons beat Sale 32-30 to seal their Premiership place next season.

Olly Barkley's late penalty denied Northampton top spot and gave Bath a crucial victory that boosts their Premiership play-off hopes.

Northampton boss Jim Mallinder admits he is eyeing a home semi-final in the Guinness Premiership play-offs.

Northampton have reached an agreement with Saracens which will see Soane Tonga'uiha stay put with the Saints.

England Saxons captain George Skivington is to leave London Wasps and join Leicester Tigers at the end of the season.

Peter Hewat said the "time is right" for him to leave London Irish at the end of the season for Japanese side Suntory.

Northampton go into their Heineken Cup clash away at Munster full of confidence as they attempt to repeat the success of 1999.

Leicester Tigers have received a boost with the news that Lucas Amorosino, Jeremy Staunton and Joe Duffey have all signed new deals.

Veteran Wallabies hooker Adam Freier says he decided to stay in Australia to boost his World Cup hopes.

Martin Johnson claims 'continuity' is what is required for England to improve and not to bring Sir Clive Woodward back into the set-up.

England have agreed to change their autumn international schedule by facing New Zealand in the first game on November 6.

Saracens are to approach Premier Rugby after prop Soane Tonga'uiha's last-ditch decision not to join them from rivals Northampton.