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George Smith also played for Wasps in 2015/16

Former Australia captain George Smith joins Bristol Bears on short-term deal

Bristol Bears have confirmed the signing of former Wallabies captain George Smith on a short-term contract ahead of their return to the Premiership in the 2018/19 season.

Ross Moriarty was sent-off during the game against Argentina

Ross Moriarty handed four-week ban

Wales back-row Ross Moriarty has been handed a four-week ban following his red-card incident in the second Test against Argentina in Santa Fe last weekend.

Holders Leinster meet Wasps, Bath and Toulouse in Heineken Champions Cup

Reigning European champions Leinster will take on three former winners in Pool One of the 2018/19 Heineken Champions Cup.

Danny Cipriani's attitude has impressed Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones has admitted he has been pleased by Danny Cipriani’s attitude throughout England’s tour of South Africa with the versatile back aiming to be involved in Saturday’s third and final Test.

Ireland are set to play Argentina, New Zealand and the USA

Ireland's autumn international schedule revealed

?Ireland have confirmed the autumn international schedule this November that includes games against Argentina, New Zealand and the USA.

Tournament News

Morgan Parra has played 68 Tests for France

Morgan Parra to lead France for third Test against New Zealand

Sonny Bill Williams returns to New Zealand line-up

New Zealand hand Shannon Frizell debut

France celebrating their win in World Rugby U20 Championship 2018

France clinch maiden World Rugby U20 Championship title with 25-33 win over England in final

Australia U20 team in action against Argentina

Australia U20 defeat Argentina 15-41 to finish fifth

Latest Talking Rugby Union Features

MLR Week Nine Review: Glendale finish on top

Major League Rugby’s Round 8 Review

Michael Le Bourgeois has signed at Wasps

Michael Le Bourgeois on leaving Bedford and his determination not to make up the numbers at Wasps

National Leagues

Soane Tonga'uiha: 'It is almost like moving back home'

Ampthill and District's new recruit Soane Tonga'uiha chats exclusively to TRU about his move back to Bedfordshire and his career in the game.

England Counties end tour unbeaten

England Counties outsmuscled Romania A for the second time in a week as ended their tour unbeaten following a 31-20 win.

National League fixtures announced and what to look out for in September

The 2018-19 National League fixtures have been officially confirmed for the new season.

Danny Maher on England Counties' second victory in Romania

TRU catches up with England Counties' Danny Maher after their win over Romania A

England Counties prep for their game against Romania A

England Counties name team for clash against Romania A

England Counties have named a 25-man squad for the upcoming clash against Romania A to be played on Tuesday.

Hallam in action for National 2 North side Sedgley Park

Hallam Chapman: Lancashire forward relishing another opportunity

Lancashire forward Hallam Chapman says he was surprised to receive his call-up to the England Counties U20s squad.

Videos

Aviva Premiership Rugby Final 2017-18

TRU's Aviva Premiership game of the weekend: Round 22

TRU's Aviva Premiership game of the weekend: Round 21

TRU's Aviva Premiership game of the weekend: Round 19

No reason for England to panic under Eddie Jones - Michael Cheika

Stephen James Smith delivers a powerful poem for Irish Rugby

Sean Maitland take the ball into the Irish defence

TRU's Six Nations: Game of Round 4

TRU's Aviva Premiership game of the weekend: Round 17

TRU's Six Nations: Game of Round 3

TRU's Aviva Premiership game of the weekend: Round 16

Scotland team celebrate victory over France in Round 2

TRU's Six Nations: Game of Round 2

Mike Brown meets David Flatman

TRU's Six Nations: Game of Round 1

TRU's Aviva Premiership game of the weekend: Round 13

TRU's Aviva Premiership game of the weekend: Round 12

Danny Care celebrates the Quins win at the Stoop

TRU's Aviva Premiership game of the weekend: Round 10

University Rugby

All eyes on the Home Nations for English Universities Sport

After a dormant period during the last decade, English Universities Sport (EUS) returned with a bang in 2017.

Jake Ellwood joins an Ealing side that have high hopes for this season

Ellwood: ‘They are a thriving club who want to improve which is what I want to do as well’

Former Northumbria University student Jake Ellwood has recently joined Championship side Ealing and he is looking forward to the challenge ahead.

Durham and St Mary's secure BUCS Trophy 7s victories

Durham and St Mary’s clinched their respective BUCS 7s Trophy titles after an exciting day of action at West Park Leeds Rugby Club.

Emerging Talent

Ehren Painter: 'That' game at Welford Road, his rise with Northampton and England's U20 ambitions

TRU speaks exclusively to England U20s' Ehren Painter about a remarkable couple of months in his career

Ben Curry will captain the England U20s side

England confirm side for World Rugby U20 Championship opener against Argentina

England U20s head coach Steve Bates has named his side for the World Rugby U20 Championship opening game against Argentina to be played in Narbonne on Wednesday.