Premiership Rugby has confirmed the launch of the Premiership Rugby Shield competition that replaces the A League tournament ahead of the 2018/19 season.
After tearing the hamstring off the bone at the end of last season, Saracens and former Springbok flanker Schalk Burger is eager to start his third season with the Premiership Champions.
Bristol Bears’ Chief Operating Officer Mark Tainton praised the mixture of youth and international stars within the newly promoted side’s squad ahead of their “fantastic” Premiership return.
Billy Vunipola will come back stronger from the broken arm he suffered during England’s tour of South Africa, according to Saracens coach Alex Sanderson.
Chris Ashton has revived his chances of featuring for England ahead of the 2019 World Cup after he marked his return back to English Premiership following a deal with Sale Sharks.
Wasps have confirmed that Georgian international Zurab Zhvania will join the English Premiership club ahead of the 2018/19 Gallagher Premiership season.
Newcastle Falcons have bolstered their back-row options after signing Fiji international Nemani Nagusa ahead of the 2018/19 season of Gallagher Premiership.
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.