Gloucester left it late to claim a morale-boosting five-point 39-23 victory over Newcastle on Tuesday, who lost star Jonny Wilkinson to injury early on at Kingsholm."

Jonny Wilkinson's injury jinx struck once again to leave Newcastle and England fretting over his fitness..

Sale Sharks have secured further recognition for their unbeaten start to the season by securing both the Guinness Premiership Director of Rugby and Player of the Month Awards."

Perpignan's South African fly-half Steve Meyer will be out for at least two months after undergoing an operation on a dislocated shoulder, the Catalan club said Tuesday."

Stade Fran?ais boss Ewen McKenzie has hailed Juan Mart?n Hern?ndez as the "complete player" and believes the Argentina star will be integral in the club's bid to win their first Heineken Cup."

Japan Rugby Football Union chairman Nobby Mashimo has confirmed his country has made a formal bid to host the World Cup in both 2015 and 2019..

Glasgow look set to complete the signing of Argentina's record try-scorer Jose Maria Nunez Piossek..

Stade Francais head coach Ewen McKenzie has hailed Juan Martin Hernandez as the "complete player'' and believes he can inspire the club to European glory.

Wales back-row and captain Ryan Jones insists the Ospreys have no intention of giving up the EDF Energy Cup lightly."

Six weeks ahead of schedule, fly half Danny Cipriani will return for Wasps as they face Bath in a rare midweek fixture at Adams Park on Wednesday. .