When the top brass at Twickenham interviewed Dudley Wood for the vacant position of RFU secretary, they raised a pressing matter of grave concern.

Matt Ferguson feels reinvigorated in his new role at Harlequins as transition coach, bridging the gap between academy, loan and senior rugby.

After finishing bottom last season, Sale Sharks new signing Evie Wills says they are now fully embracing their dark horses tag with an influx of international talent and a renewed sense of belief.

Exeter Chiefs attack coach Dave Walder is confident they can maintain their early-season form and challenge for silverware ...