London Welsh chairman Bleddyn Phillips says the club will consider legal action to allow them entry to the Premiership.

Scarlets chief executive Mark Davies refuses to comment on speculation linking head coach Nigel Davies with Gloucester.

London Irish sign tight-head prop forward Cai Griffiths from Ospreys as a direct replacement for Faan Rautenbach.

Northampton's Phil Dowson is named captain for England's non-cap international against the Barbarians on Sunday.

Ospreys wing Hanno Dirksen reveals he turned down a World Cup place with the USA in his bid to play his Test rugby for Wales.

Hull KR skipper Ben Galea is reconsidering his plan to retire at the end of the season ahead of their Magic Weekend clash with Hull FC.

St Helens captain Paul Wellens believes Sunday's derby against Wigan at the Magic Weekend will be as passionate as ever.

Coach Tony Smith says Warrington will not take bottom club Widnes lightly when they meet at the Magic Weekend.

Catalan Dragons forward Jason Baitieri signs a new three-year contract with the French club.

Hull FC prop Sam Moa has still not decided whether to stay with the club or move to the NRL at the end of the season.