Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder is confident Saints are well equipped for their Aviva Premiership title defence despite their lack of new signings over the summer.
Wakefield forward Taulima Tautai will be Wigan's only recruit for 2015, coach Shaun Wane has confirmed.
Jason Robinson believes new Harlequins signing Marland Yarde is in the perfect position to win the "shootout" for a place on the wing for England at Rugby World Cup 2015.
Johnny Sexton is expected to complete a four-year deal to return from France to former club Leinster at the end of the coming season.
England's women rugby stars will be handed the chance to turn professional for the first time next month, the Rugby Football Union has announced.
England winger Ryan Hall says he will need to watch a video of Saturday's Challenge Cup final to fully appreciate his match-winning performance.
Leeds can party like it is 1999 after lifting a 15-year weight from their shoulders by winning the Challenge Cup at Wembley.
England's blockbusting winger Ryan Hall grabbed two sensational tries as Leeds finally ended their Challenge Cup final jinx.
Leeds coach Brian McDermott will be aiming to help lift the weight of history from the shoulders of his ageing stars when he leads them out at Wembley on Saturday.
Kevin Sinfield insists there will be no looking back when he enters Wembley on Friday afternoon for the first time since England's heartbreaking World Cup semi-final defeat there last November.
Glasgow have signed Canadian international back Connor Braid on an initial three-month contract.
Former Edinburgh stand-off Gregor Hunter has signed a training contract with Glasgow despite being ruled out for another nine months after his knee injury flared up again.
Danny McGuire will have a chance to gain revenge on his old Leeds boss when he runs out for his fourth Challenge Cup final against Daryl Powell's Castleford on Saturday.
Wales prop Adam Jones has written an open letter to Ospreys supporters after signing for Cardiff Blues.
The only certainty about Saturday's Tetley's Challenge Cup final is that, for the first time for nine years, the trophy will be heading to the east of the Pennines.
Wales prop Adam Jones has hailed Cardiff Blues' "ambition and potential for the future" after being unveiled as their latest new signing.
England's triumph at the Women's Rugby World Cup can prove the catalyst for a move into professionalism, according to head coach Gary Street.
Leeds coach Brian McDermott has broken with tradition by announcing his Challenge Cup final team at the start of Wembley week.
England forward James Haskell has extended his contract with Wasps and will captain the side this season, the Aviva Premiership club have announced.
London coach Joey Grima was overjoyed after seeing the Broncos finally claim their first victory of the Super League season with a stunning 40-36 comeback win over the Leeds Rhinos.
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