Fin Smith admits he has found slipping down England's fly-half pecking order tough to take, with George Ford the first-choice 10 during the autumn Tests.

George Ford is missing because of injury, so Rob du Preez will start at fly-half for Sale in their Champions Cup opener against Glasgow.

Ireland captain Caelan Doris admits his side's journey to the 2027 Rugby World Cup must feature improvements "across all areas" after a mixed autumn campaign.

As Rieko Ioane prepares for his Leinster debut, BBC Sport NI looks at his shock move and his spat with Ireland legend Johnny Sexton.

Harlequins wing Cadan Murley says his side must play with bravery as they head to Leinster in their Champions Cup opener.

Sale Sharks women announce the signing of Canada wing Asia Hogan-Rochester from 1 January.

Australia prop Angus Bell is set to make his Ulster debut off the bench in Friday's Challenge Cup opener against Racing 92 at Affidea Stadium.

Has the 2027 World Cup draw handed an advantage to northern hemisphere sides chasing glory?

Dragons are set to be without tight-head prop Chris Coleman for a number of weeks after he suffered an injury with Wales.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he will face a selection "juggling act" in their forthcoming European Challenge Cup matches.

As European rugby returns, Scarlets are hunting Champions Cup upsets while Cardiff, Dragons and Ospreys look to progress in the Challenge Cup.