George Furbank traded champions Northampton for struggling Harlequins - and the early signs of synergy with Marcus Smith are promising.

Christian Wade has 100 Prem tries, one behind the all-time record held by Chris Ashton, and the Newcastle Red Bulls winger has shown no signs of slowing down.

England scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet extends his stay at Leicester Tigers by signing a new multi-year deal.

Scotland fail to hang on to a half-time lead against Australia in Canberra as they slump to a ninth straight Test defeat.

London Irish hope to return to professional rugby as early as next season, with new owner Steve Daniels promising to build a sustainable club.

Teddy Wilson, the son of former Wallabies captain and 1999 Rugby World Cup winner David Wilson, is called up for the first time by Australia

Swansea City council has called for Welsh Rugby Union bosses to resign after a loss of £18m for the latest financial year.

Top rugby clubs are increasingly turning to data when they plan their moves to recruit talent.

Why England Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery has started entering bodybuilding competitions at the age of 50.

Tim Visser is accused of controlling and abusive behaviour against a woman over a a 14-year period in Edinburgh and elsewhere.

Exeter back Tommy Wyatt could be out until December after injuring his ankle.

Tom and Ben Curry start for Sale for first time in 16 months while Christian Wade looks to break the try record, in team news from the Prem.