England captain Maro Itoje will miss England's Test against South Africa on 4 July after being left out of the entirety of the summer's Nations Championship action.

The Prem Rugby play-offs are set to move from home advantage to a neutral venue from the 2029-2030 season.

Harlequins' Alex Dombrandt faces a lengthy absence with an ACL injury sustained in England's international against a France XV.

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is to leave his role with the Irish province at the end of next season.

Ardie Savea has been made the All Blacks captain in coach Dave Rennie's first squad announcement, while Newcastle-bound winger Fehi Fineanganofo gets a first call-up.

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says top try-scorer Campbell Ridl must ensure he does not become a "one-shot wonder".

Northampton show their grit and unity to prevail in a tussle of a Prem final with Exeter and secure their third English title.

Firefighter Jenni Scoble is set to play her final game for Wales against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday.

Welsh domestic rugby might have finished at the end of May but there is very little rest for the Wales national men's side this summer.

Exeter winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso says he had no choice but to risk his England chances this summer by playing in the Prem final only three weeks after breaking his jaw.