Kirsten pens new deal with Exeter
Former Vodacom Bulls forward Jannes Kirsten has seen his good form rewarded with a new contract extension with the Exeter Chiefs.
Premiership extends season postponement
Premiership Rugby has announced that the 2019-20 season will now be suspended indefinitely due to the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Newcastle set to be promoted to Premiership
The Newcastle Falcons are set to win promotion back into the English Premiership after the RFU unveiled its plan for final league positions in the Championship.
English Rugby bracing for financial hit
England’s RFU is preparing to take pay cuts after predicting a financial loss of around £50 million due to the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Quins latest club to impose pay cuts
Harlequins have become the sixth English Premiership club to impose a 25% pay cut to help stabilise their finances during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Best overseas-based back: Kolbe
Despite Toulouse’s struggles in the Top 14, Cheslin Kolbe has still managed to stand out as the best overseas-based back in the 2019-20 season.
Watch: Fatialofa walking unaided
New Zealand and Worcester Warriors lock Michael Fatialofa has started walking unaided as he continues his recovery from a spinal injury which required surgery.
English clubs impose pay cuts
Four English clubs have announced that player wages will be reduced by 25% as a result of the indefinite suspension of the Premiership.
RFU ends English season, MLR cancels campaign
The English RFU have announced the end of the season for the country’s league, cup and club rugby with the exception of the Premiership.
Premiership, European rugby suspended
The English Premiership, European Champions and Challenge Cup have become the latest tournaments to be suspended to contain the spread of coronavirus.
