Scotland need "big improvements" after being hammered by France in their opening warm-up for the World Cup, says head coach Gregor Townsend.

Scotland were blown away by a France blitz as their World Cup warm-up began with a 32-3 defeat in Nice.

S'busiso Nkosi scores two superb tries as South Africa continue their preparation for the World Cup by edging out Argentina.

England head coach Eddie Jones says Wales are "favourites to win the World Cup" after they beat his side 13-6 to secure a rise to the top of the world ranking.

Fly-half Dan Biggar hits back at criticism from ex-Wales wing JJ Williams following his man-of-the-match display in the 13-6 win against England.

George North's try helps Wales to a 13-6 win over England in their World Cup warm-up in Cardiff and will see them top the world ranking for the first time.

New Zealand avenge last week's defeat in Perth with a superb win over Australia that underlines their claims to win next month's Rugby World Cup.

Wasps appoint former Gloucester chief executive Stephen Vaughan as their new chief executive (sports).

Captain Stuart McInally believes coming through a savage Six Nations injury crisis now stands Scotland in good stead for next month's Rugby World Cup.

Wales wing legend JJ Williams says Wales need Jarrod Evans' "spark" to win the World Cup rather than "solid" Dan Biggar.

Jonathan Davies refuses to share a room with his brother James but he will make an exception when the pair line up for Wales against England on Saturday.