Saracens have been dealt an injury blow with the news that tight-head prop Tom Mercey has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

London Wasps can today confirm that Lachlan Mitchell has been released from the Club in order to return home to Australia.

London Wasps have today crossed the 35,000 mark for their St George's Day Game fixture at Twickenham on Saturday 24th April, KO 5.30pm. The Guinness Premiership clash which sees Wasps go head to head with Bath at the home of English rugby, has seen a great show of support - already tripling the attendance at Adams Park with six weeks still to go before the highly anticipated fixture.

The Guinness Premiership round 19 match between Sale Sharks and Worcester Warriors will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and will now become the first of three live matches televised that weekend.

Newcastle Falcons has launched its 2010/11 season ticket, with the 17-game package starting from just £129 for adults and £59 for juniors.

Newcastle Falcons have secured another two key signatures, with the news that England Saxons hooker Rob Vickers and fullback Alex Tait have agreed new deals to stay at Kingston Park.

Newcastle Falcons prop Micky Ward and scrum half Chris Pilgrim have both pledged their futures to the club, signing new contracts to stay on at Kingston Park.

Leeds Carnegie flanker Hendre Fourie, 30, capped off a fine February by claiming Gatorade's Performance of the Month Award.

The Twickenham Stoop will host a double header on Saturday 10th April when Harlequin FC take on Leeds Carnegie in the Guinness Premiership (2pm KO) followed by Harlequins Rugby League v Saint Helens in the Engage Super League (5.30pm KO).