Free-scoring All Blacks wing Fehi Fineanganofo convinces Newcastle Red Bulls to delay his arrival on Tyneside so he can chase his dream of playing at the Rugby World Cup.

Old names, new looks and some stunning scores marked the return of the Prem for another season.

Ashy, Ugo and Chris dissect a try-filled opening Prem weekend. Plus, the Boks are beaten!

New Gloucester captain Dewi Lake says the side wanted to lay down a marker in their opening Prem game at Exeter.

Australia are reduced to 11 men but dig in for a remarkable win against a much-changed South Africa side as they beat the world champions 42-38 in Perth.

The talking points as Dragons draw, Ospreys lose and Cardiff take the derby bragging rights against Scarlets on the opening weekend of the URC.

England extend their unbeaten run to 41 Tests after Zoe Harrison scores a try in overtime as the Red Roses beat New Zealand 26-19 at the Allianz Stadium.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says hopes he will see a reaction from his side after their surprising 45-24 home loss to Gloucester.

Saracens overcome a second-half red card for Nick Isiekwe to begin the Brendan Venter era with a 40-38 win at Leicester Tigers.

Beibhinn Parsons becomes Ireland women's all-time record try scorer as they hold off a late comeback from Japan to register a 31-24 win in the WXV Global Series at Dexcom Stadium.

Cornish Pirates joint-head coach Gavin Cattle says his side are not as bad as their 73-40 defeat at Coventry would suggest.

England edge past New Zealand with a last-gasp try by Zoe Harrison as they embrace the growing competitiveness of women's rugby.