Back-rower Tom Pearson has signed a senior professional contract with Premiership club London Irish. Pearson, 22, joined the Exiles academy last year and made his senior debut in the win against Exeter last October. He went on to make 18 appearances for the club this season in all competitions. The length of Pearson's contract is unknown.This February, Pearson was included…

Gloucester head coach George Skivington has committed his future to the club by signing a new "long-term deal".Skivington, 39, joined the Cherry and Whites in June 2020 following his role as forwards coach at fellow Premiership club London Irish. The former lock retired from playing because of injury in 2016 after spells at Wasps, Leicester and London Irish."I'm massively grateful…

Leinster will monitor the fitness of Ireland internationals Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe before Saturday's Champions Cup final against La Rochelle at Stade Velodrome in Marseille.British and Irish Lions prop Furlong suffered an ankle injury, while winger Lowe hurt his shin.Leinster are chasing a fifth European Cup success and a first since 2018.La Rochelle are looking to go one better…

Former Wasps and England winger Christian Wade says he is considering a return to rugby union after being released by the NFL's Buffalo Bills.Wade failed to make the Bills' regular season roster, although he did score a touchdown on his debut in pre-season in 2019. "I'm just looking at what the next move will be for me," Wade said. "Whether…