Team news as Leicester Tigers host Newcastle Falcons in Friday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (19:45 BST).

Organisers of Wales' June Test against South Africa in Washington DC have quashed reports it is in doubt.

Ulster wing Jacob Stockdale hits back after Brian O'Driscoll describes the team as a 'bit of a basket case'.

Hurricanes captain Brad Shields says the chance of touring South Africa with England in June is "out of my control".

The career-ending injury suffered by Rob Horne has hit the Northampton squad hard, says interim head coach Alan Dickens.

Exeter back Ian Whitten faces a race against time to be fit for the Premiership play-offs after breaking his hand.

George North is to play for Ospreys when he leaves Northampton at the end of this season.

This week's sport on the BBC includes the World Snooker Championship, Champions League semi-finals and the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

London Irish's ex-England hooker David Paice is to retire after 15 years at the relegation-threatened Premiership club.

Dragons have signed Wales tight-head prop Aaron Jarvis from Clermont Auvergne for 2018-19.

As the first Premier 15s final approaches, bosses of English rugby expect female players to be paid at club level in future.