Manu Tuilagi is one of five players who have left Leicester Tigers, the Premiership club confirm.

Saracens sign Namibia international back-row Janco Venter from Championship side Jersey Reds.

Northampton Saints players and staff agree to take a 10% wage cut for the next 12 months.

Dragons sign Wales-qualified second-row Joe Maksymiw from Connacht on a long-term contract.

Former South Africa player Mahlatse Ralepelle is banned for eight years after he was found guilty of a doping offence.

Former Wales wing Glenn Webbe supports rugby players following other sportspeople by taking a knee before games.

Wales prop Rhys Carre returns to Cardiff Blues from Saracens after almost one season with the English club.

Courtney Lawes, Dan Biggar and Rory Hutchinson are among 19 players to sign new contracts with Northampton Saints.

Worcester Warriors’ former Wasps stand-off Billy Searle extends his deal with the Premiership club until 2023.

New Zealand are declared winners of the men's and women's World Sevens Series titles after the cancellation of the remaining rounds.

Outgoing Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys says the Covid-19 pandemic will have a permanent impact on how professional clubs operate.