Congratulations to all those players named in the England squad to face Scotland at Murrayfield in the opening game of the RBS Six Nations on Saturday, in particular those who will be making their international debut.

The England - Ireland Rugby Legends series continues to tempt some of the greatest retired players to put their boots back on, face up to old rivals and raise invaluable funds for their teams' nominated charities.

Following the naming of Chris Robshaw as England Captain, RPA CEO, Damian Hopley said:

On Monday 23rd January, the RPA hosted its third RPA networking event of the season following the success of events in Exeter and Bristol. The RPA Business Club Networking Evening in partnership with Towergate was held at Franklins Gardens and attended by a host of Saints' rugby stars as well as an array of businesses from across the country.

THE results of the world leading annual Premiership injury audit by the RFU, Premiership Rugby and the RPA (Rugby Players' Association) were released today.

Gloucester's Academy players were last week given the opportunity to visit CAPITA, the UK's leading outsourcing company, as part of The RPA's Player Development Programme.

Tributes are being paid throughout the rugby community to former Sale Sharks' player, Selorm Kuadey.

In conjunction with Bath Rugby, The RPA recently assisted in the organisation of a Careers Day for David Flatman, Andy Beattie, Stuart Hooper and Lee Mears at the club's main partner Novia, the online wealth management company.

Dave Walder sums up his first season in Japan, from rugby to Mount Fuji

Following Jonny Wilkinson's decision to retire from international rugby, Damian Hopley, CEO of The RPA, said: "Jonny Wilkinson re-defined the standards for rugby players in his extraordinary international playing career.