The intrigue and interest around player movements has exploded in recent weeks and could be a useful tool for engaging new fans.

Glasgow Warriors' Ollie Smith explains how losing his brother at age 21 affected his rugby career and inspired his family to set up a blood donation charity.

Australian former United States women head coach Sione Fukofuka is appointed head coach of Scotland women.

Exeter Chiefs' England back-rower Ethan Roots signs a new contract extension with the Prem club.

Cardiff braced for three festive derbies against Scarlets, Dragons and Ospreys that could shape their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes.

Sale Sharks head coach Marco Bortolami leaves the Prem club "by mutual consent due to unforeseen circumstances" after six months.

Dragons sign Currie Cup winning captain Cebo Dlamini from Griquas because of an injury crisis at tight-head prop.

Cardiff and Scarlets are hopeful of retaining their top players after Wales captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake opted to swap Ospreys for Gloucester.

Former South Africa women's captain Lusanda Dumke dies after being diagnosed with a rare gastric cancer.

George Skivington insists he wants Welsh rugby to get back on its feet - despite signing Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake for Gloucester.