England's 41-match unbeaten streak ends in dramatic fashion as Shoshanah Seumanutafa's late try hands Canada a thrilling 24-21 victory in Toronto.

Scotland suffer a chastening eight-try defeat by Australia in their WXV Global Series match in Sydney.

Hyron Andrews dies at his Johannesburg Lions' team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.

Gloucester and holders Bordeaux Begles begin this season's Champions Cup with a thrilling 36-36 draw at Kingsholm.

Edinburgh suffer their first defeat of the season as they go down to Toulon in their European Challenge Cup opener.

Dragons turn a half-time deficit around to beat Perpignan in their Challenge Cup opener at Rodney Parade.

Barcelona's Nou Camp, Madrid's Bernabeu and the Mestalla in Valencia are all on a list of possible venues as Spain bids to host the Rugby World Cup in 2035.

Munster Rugby defends the decision to play Saturday's European opener at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, amid criticism that tributes to Anthony Foley will be held away from Thomond Park.

Denis Leamy, Tadhg Beirne and Peter O'Mahony speak about Anthony Foley as Munster prepare to honour their former captain and head coach on the 10th anniversary of his death.

England hooker Lark Atkin-Davies is to make her competitive playing return for Bristol Bears following the birth of her first child.