Henry Pollock’s potential £1m contract could reshape Premiership Rugby, testing salary-cap rules and rewards for home-grown stars.

Newcastle Red Bulls sign Fiji hooker Zuriel Togiatama from Fijian Drua on an initial one-year contract ahead of the new season.

Northampton Saints sign Italy international tight-head prop Ion Neculai from Zebre Parma ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Saracens’ CEO appointment, Gloucester’s investment talks and National League debates show why governance, finance and leadership now matter across rugby.

Nathan Jibulu signs a new long-term Sale Sharks contract, keeping the England hopeful in Manchester until at least 2030.

Will Roue signs his first professional Bath Rugby contract after impressing during the 2025/26 PREM Rugby Cup campaign.

Gallagher PREM 2026/27 fixtures confirmed, with opening weekend, derby clashes, Big Game and Twickenham final dates revealed.

Exeter Chiefs sign former England U20s prop Archie McArthur from Gloucester Rugby ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Noah Caluori is set to miss the start of the new PREM season after wrist surgery following his breakout Saracens and England campaign.

Joe Carpenter commits to Sale Sharks until 2029, strengthening Alex Sanderson’s long-term project and boosting the full-back’s England ambitions.

Saracens have confirmed that Samoan international prop Tietie Tuimauga has re-signed with the club for the 2026/27 season.

Newcastle Red Bulls have confirmed that Fiji international Joji Nasova will not join the club for the 2026/27 season after being released from his contract for personal reasons.

PREM Rugby Cup fixtures for 2026/27 has been unveiled, with Bristol facing Gloucester, Saracens hosting Northampton and semi-finals set for March.

Saracens sign Tongan midfielder Sione Va'enuku from Ampthill ahead of the 2026/27 season after his impressive CHAMP Rugby form.

Harlequins sign Australian prop Harry Johnson-Holmes ahead of the 2026/27 season, adding Super Rugby experience and front-row depth.

Tom Hooper extends his Exeter Chiefs contract through 2027/28 before returning to Australia to join Queensland Reds.

Finn Baker signs a new three-year Newcastle Red Bulls deal after making 12 first-team appearances last season.

Joe Heyes signs a new four-year Leicester Tigers deal, extending his long stay after more than 150 club appearances.

June asked a lot of rugby union, and on the whole, the sport delivered; though not without its now-familiar blemishes creeping back into view at the worst possible moments.

Saracens confirm no further action against Totoa Auvaa after nightclub incident involving England cricketers Atkinson and Stokes.