ARU nears Super 14 overseas plan The Australian Rugby Union agrees in principle to a new rule that will allow its Super 14 sides to sign overseas stars as early as next season.
Exiles swoop for Samoan Seveali'i Toby Booth makes Samoan international centre Elvis Seveali'i his first signing as head coach of London Irish.
Forward Lipman named Bath captain Bath have appointed England international flanker Michael Lipman as their new captain, with Alex Crockett club captain.
Williams defends switch to union Former New Zealand star Sonny Bill Williams says his controversial switch to rugby union was just financial "common sense".
Gloucester centre Lloyd retires Gloucester centre Leon Lloyd is forced to retire after failing to recover from a serious knee injury.
O'Sullivan to run clinics in US Former Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan agrees a short-term deal to work as a consultant with a number of colleges in the US.
Johnson adds to management team England manager Martin Johnson adds team doctor Mike Bundy and team operations manager Rob Burgess to his backroom staff.
Irish add duo to backroom team Ireland coach Declan Kidney adds Alan Gaffney and Mark Tainton to the Ireland coaching staff.