Gloucester sign World Cup-winning South African lock Jean Kleyn for the 2026-27 season, after 11 years playing for URC side Munster.

Ireland scrum-half Craig Casey's shoulder injury will be assessed ahead of Munster's Investec Champions Cup game with Castres.

Christine Belisle says playing for Scotland has been her proudest honour as she retires from international rugby.

Scarlets appoint Nigel Davies as interim director of rugby until the end of the 2025-26 season to work with head coach Dwayne Peel.

England Under-20s wing Sophie Hopkins is among 11 uncapped players named in a 47-strong training Red Roses training squad.

Prop Luke Green becomes the latest Northampton Saints player to sign a new contract with the Prem leaders.

Alex Hearle signs a new contract to stay with Newcastle Red Bulls until the summer of 2028.

Back-row forward Sam Graham will join Newcastle Red Bulls on a two-year contract, ending a four-year stay at Northampton Saints.

Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson hails Henry Pollock's big-match temperament after his two tries in their Champions Cup defeat by Bordeaux.

Scotland fly-half Adam Hastings will join Montpellier from Glasgow Warriors at the end of the season.

Ulster's general manager Rory Best says it is "unfortunate" Sunday's European Challenge Cup game in the Netherlands was called off.