The family of the late Phil Bennett, the former Lions and Wales star out-half who sadly passed away in June at the age of 73, have released a statement via the Scarlets seven-and-a-half weeks after his death.
The world of rugby mourns the loss of the iconic Phil Bennett, Saracens and Leicester Tigers book a heavyweight clash at Twickenham and the might of South Africa strike a blow to Ireland's URC dominance
Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn has turned to the sage words of his former NRL mentor Wayne Bennett as they attempt to halt a four-game Super Rugby Pacific losing streak.
Mike Blair has named an Edinburgh side heavy with Scottish internationals for their United Rugby Championship (URC) showdown with the Lions in Johannesburg this weekend.
Five PRO14 players have amassed a collective 16 weeks of bans following a card laden weekend of Rainbow Cup action.
A difficult start to the PRO14 season for Edinburgh has given way to consecutive wins as they beat Cardiff in the Murrayfield fog.
The PRO14 champions Leinster will travel to Cardiff to take on the Blues on the opening day of the season on Friday August 31st as the opening fixtures were announced.
As September dawns upon the fans of Northern Hemisphere rugby each year, we look in anticipation as the top players in the Aviva Premiership, Top 14 and PRO14 lace up their boots for another long season.