In-play, in-picture adverts will not be part of ITV's coverage of the Nations Championship in July, but the 20-second slots are set to return in November.

The owners of Premier League club Bournemouth complete their takeover of Prem Rugby side Exeter Chiefs.

The new Nations Championship pits the northern hemisphere against the south. Traditionally there would only be one winner in such a contest. Perhaps things are different now...

Wales trim their squad for the Nations Championship after losing Exeter lock Dafydd Jenkins to injury.

Legendary former full-back Leigh Halfpenny will work as Wales' interim kicking coach for the Nations Championship.

Ireland coach Simon Easterby says he expects Australia to try and "impose themselves" in Saturday's Nations Championship opener in Sydney.

Try bonus points in next season's Champions Cup pool stage will be awarded only to teams who score at least three more times than their opponents.

Chris and Paul Grayson have made it to South Africa and catch up with Sir Kevin Sinfield.

Scarlets will be led by former Wales centre Nigel Davies for the next two seasons.

Leicester Tigers' England prop Joe Heyes signs a new four-year contract with the Prem club.