Totoa Auvaa's young career has been derailed by a chaotic 14 months at Saracens which featured violence both on and off the pitch.

Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio's 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal is sold for £54,000 at auction.

Leicester Tigers complete the signing of Queensland Reds and Samoa hooker Richie Asiata.

Wales and Bristol star Louis Rees-Zammit calls for the end of artificial playing surfaces in top-flight rugby.

Former England hooker Jack Singleton joins Glasgow Warriors on a short-term deal a year after experiencing a cardiac event in training.

Ospreys and Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy faces months out after it was confirmed he needs surgery on an injured knee.

Northampton Saints loosehead prop Manny Iyogun signs a new contract with the Prem champions.

Dwayne Peel is relishing pitting Scarlets against a Newcastle side coached by friend and former half-back partner Stephen Jones in the European Challenge Cup.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he will do what he can to create a side that can bring crowds back to Sandy Park.

Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman to have surgery on a bicep injury, ruling him out of contention for Wales' Nations Championship campaign.