Reading owner Rob Couhig says the club have had "serious discussions" with Bath about the Prem Rugby club playing at their stadium.

Northampton Saints name Jim Henry as their new defence coach following the departure of Lee Radford.

Wing Lisa Neumann returns from injury as head coach Sean Lynn names 14 uncapped players in a 46-strong squad preparing for four autumn Tests.

Gloucester Rugby confirm they will not be returning to Villa Park to face Leicester Tigers in the Prem next season.

Fijian Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training session, his Japanese club Kyuden Voltex announce.

The former rugby star will be known as Mauler when the fourth series airs in 2027, the BBC confirmed.

Scarlets managing director Jon Daniels also wants greater transparency from the Welsh Rugby Union as their future hangs in the balance.

Television presenter Nick Knowles becomes a shareholder in Champ Rugby side Cornish Pirates.

Since their contracts were stripped back to part-time last summer, Great Britain Sevens players have had to find alternative employment and teams to keep their passion alive.

Bristol props George Kloska and Jimmy Halliwell agree new deals and scrum-half Oscar Lennon re-signs with the club.