Gallagher Premiership

Willi Heinz and Lewis Ludlam were two surprise World Cup inclusions, but over the last 12 months, they have experienced their club sides upset the odds and now they are following suit with England.

Bristol have confirmed that prop John Afoa will remain with the Gallagher Premiership at least until 2021.

Bristol Bears have announced that fly-half Callum Sheedy has penned a new two-year deal with the Gallagher Premiership club.

When Northampton Saints stand-off/centre Rory Hutchinson comes off the bench for Scotland on Saturday evening to earn his first full international cap, it will not just be those near Franklin’s Gardens and north of the border who will be cheering.

In recent years, Jersey Rugby Club has been the breeding ground for several players that have gone on to become Premiership regulars, with some even progressing to gain international honours.

Worcester Warriors have announced the signing of Melani Nanai from Super Rugby club Blues ahead of the 2019/20 season.

Harlequins have confirmed England international Chris Robshaw will continue to captain the Gallagher Premiership club for the 2019/20 season.

Exeter Chiefs have announced the signing of South African lock Jannes Kirsten from Super Rugby club Bulls ahead of the 2019/20 season.

Just over a year ago, TRU’s Joe Harvey put together a Premiership XV of the players that would be coming to English shores to ply their trade.

London Irish have announced the signing of Tonga international Steve Mafi ahead of the 2019/20 season of the Gallagher Premiership.

Northampton Saints have announced the signing of Bath hooker Michael van Vuuren ahead of the 2019/20 season.

Sale Sharks have announced that Jean-Luc and Daniel Du Preez have signed permanent deals with the Gallagher Premiership club.

Bristol Bears have confirmed that seven players have signed new contracts with the Gallagher Premiership club.

Saracens lock Dominic Day will make his debut in the Major League Rugby next season after he was signed San Diego Legion.

Newcastle Falcons have confirmed that centre Dominic Waldouck has signed a new player-coach contract with the Championship club.

Sale Sharks have confirmed the departure of Scotland international Josh Strauss with immediate effect.

Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the departure of Mitch Lees ahead of the 2019/20 season.

Kelly Brown was never a man to take a backwards step as a distinguished player over the years for Melrose, Border Reivers, Glasgow Warriors, Saracens and Scotland.

Premiership Rugby has unveiled the fixtures for the 2019/20 season of the Gallagher Premiership that will kick-off on 18th October.

In two months time, BUCS Super Rugby will be preparing to enter its fourth season and at Cardiff Met, their player pathway has certainly benefitted from the introduction of the league.