Deal to buy rugby club not yet complete despite administrators signing off purchase
Ian Peel had decided to stay at Saracens
Backline star has not played since January after hamstring injury
Harlequins star focused on club duties while targeting Red Rose debut
Current owner Mick Crossan stepped in to cover the April payroll that was six days overdue
Players and staff have still not been paid April’s wages
Simon Middleton will hope to end his Red Roses tenure on a high in Grand Slam shootout against France at Twickenham
England wing wants to remain in the Premiership next season to extend his international career
Exeter boss Rob Baxter insists the England hooker did not fail a medical for proposed Top 14 switch
The England captain helped Saracens to recover from a sluggish start against London Irish
They will face Northampton in the semi-finals next month
Latest thumping win comes at a cost as captain Marlie Packer and prop Hannah Botterman both limp off injured
Saracens prop is flourishing with the Red Roses after switching her international allegiance from Canada
Sons of Australia great Michael Lynagh are all targeting the 2027 World Cup - with three different Test nations
Scotland international needs to complete World Rugby’s tackle school initiative to lessen his suspension
Exeter Chiefs star had publicly blasted Karl Dickson’s decision to send off Olly Woodburn during Leicester defeat
French clubs have been flexing financial muscle
Exeter Chiefs star is at risk of missing the Champions Cup semi-finals after critical tweet following Leicester loss
Rugby Players Association chief insists France exodus can be halted with the right long-term changes
Sarries get lineout help as return of Scottish lock offers added versatility for France showdown
Exclusive interview: Veteran winger speaks out on his future ahead of Champions Cup clash
Sarries academy product says players finding it “difficult” to stay in England
Saracens one of three clubs to reach quarter-finals amid financial issues in domestic game
Long-serving Scotland centre’s battle through adversity a shining example to his team-mates
Quins are bidding to reach the quarter-finals for the first time in South Africa this weekend
Deal agreed to take Irish assistant from Springboks after World Cup
Italy loosehead has impressed Steve Hansen with strong performances for both club and country
The fly-off was forced off late on against Harlequins but is set to be available against Ospreys after returning to training
Powerful wing moving to Welford Road after breaking into Steve Borthwick’s England squad
Mark McCall insists the England captain won’t play in Sunday’s last-16 match if he’s not fully recovered
