The British and Irish Lions will bar any player who signs up for the proposed R360 competition from their landmark first women's tour in 2027.

Wales head coach Steve Tandy is forced into 12 changes to his matchday squad for Saturday's autumn finale against South Africa.

England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow announces her retirement from rugby at the age of 28 in order to focus on a career in mechanical engineering.

Exeter's Italy forward could be out for three months after being told he will need surgery for a dislocated shoulder.

Ireland second row James Ryan receives a three-week ban after the red card he was shown in the weekend defeat by South Africa was upheld.

The Rugby Football Union announces a 10-year high revenue of £228m in its latest financial accounts, but returned a small overall loss of nearly £2m.

After a flurry of red-card reversals and TMO interference during the Autumn Nations Series - what state is international rugby in?

After 22 matches over four weeks brought the best of the northern and southern hemispheres together, here are the star performers.

Gloucester-Hartpury sign Ireland loose-head prop Niamh O'Dowd as injury cover for the rest of the season.

Wales are without a raft of top players to face world champions South Africa on Saturday, but are boosted by the return of Aaron Wainwright.