Premiership Women's Rugby newcomers Ealing Trailfinders have signed South Africa international Lindelwa Gwala.The 25-year-old hooker has scored five tries in 25 appearances for her country and joins from the Sharks."Lindelwa is a strong, dynamic and experienced athlete," director of rugby Giselle Mather told the club website.external-link"As a powerful ball carrier and scrummager, coupled with excellent arrows at the lineout, she…

Wales forward Georgia Evans has signed a new contract with Premiership Women's Rugby club Saracens.The 26-year old, who can play at lock or in the back row, has won 20 caps for her country."Georgia is a special type of player who energises a team and makes things happen," director of rugby Alex Austerberry told the club website.external-link"She's physical, a very…

England fly-half Marcus Smith has extended his contract with Harlequins beyond the 2023-24 season. The 24-year-old has made 140 appearances and scored 1,287 points for the Premiership side since his debut in 2017, aged 18.Playmaker Smith has become a regular in the England squad and has been capped 21 times in the past two years. He is currently part of…

Number eight Taulupe Faletau will not travel to Turkey for Wales' World Cup training camp because of a calf injury.Johnny Williams, Joe Roberts, Owen Williams and Alex Cuthbert will also miss the eight-day trip.Their absence in Turkey means the quintet miss the World Cup warm-up game against England on 5 August in Cardiff.Wales' squad remains at 48 and head coach…