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  • Tuesday, 9. April, 2013
    North to join Saints this summer

    North to join Saints this summer

    Wales wing George North will join Northampton this summer on a three-year deal.

  • Tuesday, 9. April, 2013
    Wigan quiet on Powell link

    Wigan quiet on Powell link

    Wigan have refused to confirm reports that Wales rugby union international Andy Powell has agreed to join them on a three-year contract.

  • Tuesday, 9. April, 2013
    Quins unveil new centre plans

    Quins unveil new centre plans

    Harlequins on Tuesday announced plans for a new centre of rugby at Surrey Sports Park.

  • Monday, 8. April, 2013
    Jones sticking with Wasps

    Jones sticking with Wasps

    Wasps have secured the future of another one of their young prospects after Sam Jones signed a new contract.

  • Monday, 8. April, 2013
    Sackey confirms Stade exit

    Sackey confirms Stade exit

    Paul Sackey is set to return to England next season after confirming he will leave Stade Francais this summer.

  • Sunday, 7. April, 2013
    Spitting incident disgusts Stringer

    Spitting incident disgusts Stringer

    Peter Stringer was "disgusted" at being spat on by his French opposite number Jerome Fillol in Bath's 36-20 defeat to Stade Francais.

  • Sunday, 7. April, 2013
    Ashton happy to be finding form

    Ashton happy to be finding form

    England wing Chris Ashton has admitted he was intent on proving a point to himself in the aftermath of this season's RBS 6 Nations.

  • Friday, 5. April, 2013
    Warriors lure prolific wing

    Warriors lure prolific wing

    Worcester have signed prolific try-scoring wing James Stephenson from Bedford for next season.

  • Thursday, 4. April, 2013
    Daly extends Wasps stay

    Daly extends Wasps stay

    Wasps centre Elliot Daly has committed his future to the club by signing a new long-term deal.

  • Wednesday, 3. April, 2013
    O'Shea ready for biggest day

    O'Shea ready for biggest day

    Conor O'Shea has branded Harlequins' Heineken Cup quarter-final against Munster as the biggest occasion in their history.

  • Wednesday, 3. April, 2013
    Bassett snapped up by Wasps

    Bassett snapped up by Wasps

    Wasps have added to their impressive wing resources by signing prolific Championship try-scorer Josh Bassett from Bedford.

  • Wednesday, 3. April, 2013
    O'Shea out of Ireland running

    O'Shea out of Ireland running

    Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea has ruled himself out of contention to replace Declan Kidney as the new Ireland head coach.

  • Wednesday, 3. April, 2013
    Bath sign Garvey from Exiles

    Bath sign Garvey from Exiles

    Bath have announced the signing of Matt Garvey from their Aviva Premiership rivals London Irish.

  • Tuesday, 2. April, 2013
    Ashton prized in 'Wolf Pack'

    Ashton prized in 'Wolf Pack'

    Saracens defence coach Paul Gustard says Chris Ashton's superb performance against Wasps has earned him extra accolades within the club.

  • Tuesday, 2. April, 2013
    Nine agree Gloucester deals

    Nine agree Gloucester deals

    Gloucester have confirmed nine members of the current squad have signed new contracts with the club.