Saracens wing Tobias Elliott is among the prospects called up for a small-scale England training camp this week.

Uncapped hookers Gregor Hiddleston and Seb Stephen are named in Scotland's 36-man squad for their summer matches against Argentina, South Africa and Fiji.

Rugby Football Union council member Matthew Smith resigns after posting discriminatory criticism of television pundit Maggie Alphonsi.

The 28-year-old former Queensland Reds flanker joins Ospreys having not played in a year after being plagued by injuries.

Worcester Warriors sign ex-Gloucester lock Tom Savage from Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika.

Ireland winger James Lowe will leave Leinster at the end of the season, the province has confirmed.

Gloucester-Hartpury head coach Dan Murphy says his side's experience can help make the difference in their PWR semi-final against Trailfinders.

Munster appoint former Ireland international Jared Payne as the province's new attack coach on a two-year deal.

An incident at a nightclub involving England cricket captain Ben Stokes, pace bowler Gus Atkinson and Saracens academy player Totoa Auvaa is being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Prem Rugby club.

Henry Slade stole the show at Sandy Park in round 18 of the Prem, while Bath wait on Finn Russell and Tom Willis heads for France.

England flanker and double World Cup winner Marlie Packer will leave Saracens at the end of the season after nine years at the club.