Pre-season training is well underway at Worcester Warriors as all the players return to Sixways Stadium and step up preparations ahead of the new Guinness Premiership season.

Director of Rugby Mike Ruddock has praised Alun Carter as 'one of the top team managers and administrators in professional club rugby' after his right-hand man signed a new contract at Worcester Warriors.

Worcester Warriors back row star Netani Talei grabbed a dramatic late try as Fiji pipped Japan 40-39 in a Pacific Nations Cup thriller.

Worcester Warriors boss Mike Ruddock has reported positive news from the treatment table at Sixways Stadium - with a number of players now ahead of schedule for a return to action as pre-season gathers pace.