
The new Guinness Premiership season kicks off in September with a number of local derbies up and down the country.

Wasps have confirmed the signing of Bristol tight-head prop Jason Hobson on a two-year deal.

Newport Gwent Dragons have signed Wales international Robert Sidoli from Bristol.

Bristol scrum-half Shaun Perry has joined Jamie Noon in signing for French side Brive.

Bristol back-row forward Alfie To'oala will play Guinness Premiership rugby next season after signing a two-year deal with Leeds Carnegie.

London Irish centre Seilala Mapusua has been honoured by his fellow players by being named as the PRA Players' Player of the Year.

Pictures from the British and Irish Lions victory in the third and final Test in Johannesburg.
The British and Irish Lions take time out to go on safari ahead of the third test against South Africa.
Pictures from an enthralling second Test between the British and Irish Lions and South Africa.
It's win or bust for the Lions but before they head to Pretoria, there was some last-minute training.
Pictures from the British and Irish Lions victory in the third and final Test in Johannesburg.
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bath | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Gloucester | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Harlequins | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Leeds Carnegie | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Leicester Tigers | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | London Irish | 0 | 0 |
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