Departing Leicester coach Matt O'Connor says his occasional fall-outs with Richard Cockerill had a positive influence.

Bath and former England centre Dan Hipkiss ends his playing career because of a shoulder injury, aged 30.

After a season wrecked by injuries, Bradley Davies says leading Wales on their tour of Japan will be "a great honour".

Fly-half Jimmy Gopperth says Newcastle Falcons can relish their two-legged Championship play-off final against Bedford

Wales forward Gareth Delve is to leave Melbourne Rebels at the end of the Super 15 season in July.

Paul Wellens says some senior St Helens players must fight to displace the club's impressive youngsters from the first team.

Captain Adrian Morley insists he is fully fit and ready to spearhead Warrington's charge for honours this season.

Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McDermott believes Sunday's meeting with Wigan at Magic Weekend is "important" to his side.

St Helens coach Nathan Brown praises his team's character as they come from 16-0 down to win at Leeds Rhinos.

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats sign Parramatta Eels prop Taulima Tautai on a deal until the end of next season.