Director of rugby Phil Dowson, head coach Sam Vesty and senior coach James Craig agree contract extensions with Northampton Saints.

Northampton winger James Ramm is banned for two games after receiving a red card in their European Champions Cup win in Pau.

Ulster hooker Tom Stewart says he is getting "into a bit of a groove" ahead of Saturday's Challenge Cup trip to Cardiff.

Former Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny signs a new contract with Cardiff and is set to return to action this weekend.

Saracens confirm the signing of England lock George Martin from Prem rivals Leicester Tigers.

Gloucester back row Deian Gwynne is banned for three weeks for making eye contact with Castres' Florent Vanverberghe.

Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens says the win over Lyon has created a "buzz" around Kingston Park.

Prop Will Stuart is a serious doubt for the start of England's Six Nations campaign after sustaining a suspected Achilles tendon injury on Bath duty.

With the first round of matches in the 2025-26 Champions Cup all done and dusted, we take a look at what we learned from the opening weekend's fixtures.

Alex Mitchell set his sights on european glory after the disappointment of losing the Champions Cup final in May.