South Africa extend head coach Rassie Erasmus' contract until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.

Bristol Bears inside centre James Williams signs a new deal to remain at the club beyond this season.

Ealing Trailfinders women sign New Zealand international Tanya Kalounivale on a deal running to the end of March 2026.

Gloucester stalwart Lewis Ludlow signs a new contract to stay with the club into the 2026-27 season.

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions star Jamie Roberts says if there is ever a time to make a radical change in Welsh rugby, that time is now.

South African double World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth is banned until March following his red card for gouging Wales' Alex Mann on Saturday.

Jamie George says England team-mate Henry Pollock is a personality without precedent in rugby and a "genuinely fascinating" character.

Dragons are set to be without tight-head prop Chris Coleman for a number of weeks after he suffered an injury with Wales.

George Ford is missing because of injury, so Rob du Preez will start at fly-half for Sale in their Champions Cup opener against Glasgow.

Sale Sharks women announce the signing of Canada wing Asia Hogan-Rochester from 1 January.

Fin Smith admits he has found slipping down England's fly-half pecking order tough to take, with George Ford the first-choice 10 during the autumn Tests.