YOUNG GETS BAN

Leicester Tigers scrum-half Micky Young has been banned for eight weeks for making contact with the eye area of Aironi wing Giulio Toniolatti during last Saturday's Heineken Cup match at Welford Road which Tigers won 33-6.

GLOUCESTER CONFIRM TWELVETREES SWITCH

England Saxons playmaker Billy Twelvetrees has completed a deal that will see him at Gloucester in the next Aviva Premiership season.

CARE LANDS DRIVING BAN

Harlequins and England scrum-half Danny Care has been banned from driving for 16 months after pleading guilty to a drink-drive charge.

EX-SALE MAN KUADEY DIES

Sale Sharks have announced that their former wing Selorm Kuadey has died at the age of 24.

SARRIES CHIEF TALKS UP ENGLAND TALENT

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has hailed the young English talent at the club following their 19-11 win over Harlequins.