The latest rugby news on the major tournaments from around the globe.
Newcastle coach Alan Tait is confident that Jimmy Gopperth will remain with the club next season, with contract negotiations already under way.
London Wasps Director of rugby Dai Young knows that his side is in for a "dog fight" after a string of disappointing results in the Premiership recently, but has backed his charges to bounce back.
Chiefs stalwart Liam Messam is aware that he'll need to fight hard for his place in the team this season and isn't even sure if he's still the captain.
Leicester scrum-half Ben Youngs is confident that a new and youthful England side can make a big impact in the Six Nations.
Toulouse hooker William Servat could be come the latest star to be snagged by Toulon in the Top 14 side's latest shopping spree according to French media reports.
Ospreys flank James King has had to have plastic surgery after a freak collision with Cardiff Blues loose forward Xavier Rush left his ear hanging by a thread in their clash on New Year's Day.
The Western Force have secured the services of former Chiefs lock Toby Lynn as a local player due to the Kiwi forward's grandfather being born in Kondinin, which is 300km outside Perth.
Connacht director of coaching Eric Elwood blasted his kickers after his side succumbed to their eighth successive defeat in the Pro12 - this time at the hands of Irish rivals Leinster.
The Brumbies resumed training on Tuesday refreshed and ready to finish pre-season strongly after a 10 day break for Christmas and New Year.
Worcester head coach Richard Hill will not be look to bring in replacements despite Ezra Taylor's serious knee injury.
The Six Nations is just around the corner and all eyes would have been on the twinkle toes of Gavin Henson during the Cardiff Blues Pro 12 clash with Ospreys last weekend.
Brett Sturgess says Exeter Chiefs will have to be "spot on mentality" when they tackle Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park on Saturday.
Leicester tigers boss Richard Cockerill hailed his side's hard-fought 28-23 win over spirited Sale as "job done" as they moved into the top four of the Premiership table for the first time this season.
Munster face a growing - and worrying - injury crisis at Thomond Park after it was confirmed three more faces have been placed on the treatment table.
Toby Booth admitted his battered and bruised London Irish team "did not come up with enough answers" after they suffered a heavy loss at Bath.
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