England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn's WXV Global Series is "the worst decision someone has ever made".

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will leave a lasting legacy after announcing he will hang up his boots at the end of the season.

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny announces he will retire at the end of the season.

The Rugby Football Union demands improvement from England head coach Steve Borthwick after their worst-ever Six Nations campaign.

Bristol's Gabriel Oghre and Benjamin Grondona will miss the rest of the season due to injuries as Fred Davies is signed on loan from Doncaster.

Sale Sharks tie down lock forward Ben Bamber to a long-term contract running until 2030.

Emma Sing, Ellie Kildunne and Mia Venner comprise a new-look back-three combination for England's Women's Six Nations game against Italy on Saturday.

French television broadcaster says the "video referee is the master of what he wants to see" in response to Bath boss Johann van Graan's TMO criticism.

Jamie Ritchie will return to Scotland this summer after agreeing to join Glasgow Warriors from Perpignan.

South African international forward Danelle Lochner signs a new contract with Premiership Women's Rugby side Harlequins.

Scotland centre Chris Harris will return to Newcastle Red Bulls next season, the club where he started his professional career.