Angus Bell has said he is ready to face his former Ulster team-mates, who he calls "friends for life", when Australia face Ireland on 4 July.

England World Cup winner Lucy Packer has signed a new undisclosed deal at Harlequins.

Saracens forward Totoa Auvaa is not sanctioned after he was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes.

Wales men and women hunt rare victories when taking on the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.

Ealing Trailfinders look for a first-ever Premiership Women's Rugby title as they face three-time winners Saracens at the Stoop.

Once-capped New Zealand forward Cullen Grace will join Scarlets from Super Rugby side Crusaders in October.

Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR) has secured its first title sponsorship deal which will see over £3m invested into the league.

England assistant Richard Wigglesworth says leaving Maro Itoje out of next month's game with world champions South Africa is the right decision.

Flanker Jac Morgan is back in Wales' starting line-up for Saturday's uncapped fixture against the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

Cardiff hooker Liam Belcher is out of Wales' summer matches because of a neck injury.