Christian Wade has 93 tries, eight behind Chris Ashton's Prem record of 101, as he begins his Newcastle Red Bulls career.

The Welsh Rugby Union confirms chief executive Abi Tierney will return to fully resume her leadership position at the start of 2026.

Will Stuart sustains a ruptured Achilles tendon which will leave the Bath and England prop with a "long road ahead" to full fitness.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he is focused on retaining as much of his current squad as he can.

Joe Heyes resented being on England's tour of New Zealand last year. This year the prop has become a central figure in a team that beat the All Blacks.

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth says the incident with Wales back row Alex Mann that saw him given a 12-week ban for eye gouging was "a mistake".

Welsh rugby is in danger of losing Wales captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake with Gloucester in contention to sign the Ospreys duo.

Director of rugby Phil Dowson, head coach Sam Vesty and senior coach James Craig agree contract extensions with Northampton Saints.

Gloucester are set to be without centre pairing Max Llewellyn and Will Joseph for a "decent" period after they picked up injuries against Castres in the Champions Cup.

Ireland's Aoife Wafer is expected to play her first game since breaking her collarbone and rupturing a medial ligament in September.

Northampton Saints have shown other teams they can now "beat you up as well as run round you", according to winger George Hendy.