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Russell demands Bath improvement for Europe title tilt
Russell demands Bath improvement for Europe title tilt

Bath fly-half Finn Russell warns his team they need to improve quickly if they are to realise his dream of winning the Champions Cup.

'Shaking up old order' - Newcastle sign Sale's Quirke
'Shaking up old order' - Newcastle sign Sale's Quirke

Newcastle Red Bulls confirm the signing of Sale Sharks scrum-half Raffi Quirke and hooker Bryn Gordon.

Former Harlequins captain Lewies to join Sharks
Former Harlequins captain Lewies to join Sharks

Former club captain Stephan Lewies is to leave Harlequins at the end of the season to return to Sharks in his native South Africa.

Aki on sacrifices, outside noise and the World Cup
Aki on sacrifices, outside noise and the World Cup

Ireland and British and Irish Lions star Bundee Aki sits down with the Ireland Rugby Social for an in-depth chat about his life and career.

Mortgage advisor to Gloucester hooker - Crane's big step up
Mortgage advisor to Gloucester hooker - Crane's big step up

Full-time mortgage advisor and part-time rugby player Will Crane on making the jump into the top tier during his loan with Gloucester.

Scotland's Jones to join Toulon from Glasgow in summer
Scotland's Jones to join Toulon from Glasgow in summer

Scotland centre Huw Jones is to leave Glasgow Warriors to join French Top 14 club Toulon at the end of the current season.

Tiatia defends changes as knockouts hang in balance
Tiatia defends changes as knockouts hang in balance

Dragons made nine changes for Saturday's thrashing at Benetton that threatens any hope of Challenge Cup progress.

Gloucester sign World Cup-winning Springbok Kleyn
Gloucester sign World Cup-winning Springbok Kleyn

Gloucester sign World Cup-winning South African lock Jean Kleyn for the 2026-27 season, after 10 years playing for URC side Munster.

Quirke announces Sale exit amid Newcastle links
Quirke announces Sale exit amid Newcastle links

England scrum-half Raffi Quirke says he will leave Sale Sharks at the end of the season, having been linked with Newcastle Red Bulls.

Davies returns to Scarlets as Jones departs
Davies returns to Scarlets as Jones departs

Scarlets appoint Nigel Davies as interim director of rugby until the end of the 2025-26 season to work with head coach Dwayne Peel.

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