Derby match excites Hill & Meehan
Richard Hill of Bristol and Bath's Steve Meehan look forward to the opening day derby in the Premiership

New Premiership fixtures unveiled
Gloucester face Leicester in the opening round of next season's Guinness Premiership.

Robinson targets return for Wales
Cardiff Blues centre Jamie Robinson is determined to win back his place in the Wales squad.

Connacht to face Exiles in Europe
Connacht will face London Irish, Italian side Rovigo and either Dax or Albi in next season's European Challenge Cup.

McKenzie given Edinburgh chance
Scotland Under-20 back rower Fraser McKenzie signs a two-year deal with Edinburgh.

Scots launch player draft system
The players from Scotland two professional teams have been allocated clubs in the Premiership Division One for next season.

Australian Elsom joins Leinster
Australia flanker Rocky Elsom will join Irish province Leinster in September on a one-year deal.

Cooper takes dual Llanelli role
Scarlets second-row forward Vernon Cooper will also help coach Llanelli RFC next season.

Munster name McGahan as new coach
Munster appoint Chris McGahan as their new coach.

Injured Morgan out 'for months'
Wales' Kevin Morgan will miss the start of the season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in training.

Hansen's two-jobs bid turned down
Ex-Wales coach Steve Hansen is told he can coach the All Blacks and Canterbury Crusaders at the same time.

Ulster arrange Queensland clash
Ulster will take on Super 14 outfit the Queensland Reds in a friendly at Ravenhill on 22 August.