Worcester Warriors' England prop Matt Mullan is to miss the start of the season after dislocating his shoulder.

Australia's appeal against fly-half Quade Cooper's two-match ban for a dangerous tackle on South African Morne Steyn is turned down.

Springbok scrum-half Ruan Pienaar will officially join Ulster from Natal Sharks on 1 September after the release date is agreed.

Lewis Moody can't wait to be part of the exciting new rugby revolution at Bath.

Joe Rokocoko will become New Zealand's most-capped winger when he faces Australia in the Tri-Nations on Saturday.