Horne needs elbow operation
Australia centre Rob Horne will play no further part in this year's Tri-Nations Series after scans revealed he suffered a small fracture and ligament damage in his right elbow during the Wallabies'
No further punishment for Mitchell
Australia winger Drew Mitchell will not have to serve a suspension despite being sent off during Saturday's heavy defeat to New Zealand at Melbourne's Etihad Stadium.
The 26-year-old was dis
Ospreys door remains open for Henson
Ospreys boss Scott Johnson has not ruled out the possibility of Gavin Henson resurrecting his career at the Liberty Stadium.
The 28-year-old Wales international has been on unpaid leave sinc
Parling setback rocks Tigers
Leicester Tigers have been hit by the news that forward Geoff Parling faces up to four months out of action after undergoing surgery on a neck injury.
The 26-year-old will be missing until t
Ulster reach Pienaar agreement
South Africa scrum-half Ruan Pienaar will officially become an Ulster player at the beginning of September.
However, Pienaar will play for the Springboks against Australia on September 4, if
Cooper's two-match ban stands
Australia star Quade Cooper has failed to overturn his two-match ban and he will now miss the Bledisloe Cup rugby tests against New Zealand in Melbourne and Christchurch in the coming weeks.
Rokocoko feeling the heat
New Zealand winger Joe Rokocoko has admitted he is under pressure ahead of Saturday's Tri-Nations and Bledisloe Cup clash against Australia in Melburne.
The 27-year-old was absent from the 3
Henry makes changes for Test
New Zealand coach Graham Henry has confirmed he will make two changes for the crunch Bledisloe Cup clash against Australia at the weekend.
Jimmy Cowan and Joe Rokocoko come into the starting
Venter buoyed by Sarries form
Saracens coach Brendan Venter believes the club have a bright future after their Premiership final defeat last term.
Leicester Tigers defeated Sarries 33-27 at Twickenham to land the top pri
Saracens head coach Brendan Venter is delighted with the pre-season form his players are showing.
Last season's Premiership finalists are looking to go one better this term and, with the clu
