Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi's accusation that England flanker Tom Curry is a "bully" is "laughable", says Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson.

New Ulster general manager Rory Best discusses the state of rugby union and his desire to ready the province's players for Ireland duty.

Sale Sharks sign centre Joe Marchant for next season from Stade Francais, making him eligible to play for England again.

Wales head coach Steve Tandy is forced into 12 changes to his matchday squad for Saturday's autumn finale against South Africa.

England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow announces her retirement from rugby at the age of 28 in order to focus on a career in mechanical engineering.

The British and Irish Lions will bar any player who signs up for the proposed R360 competition from their landmark first women's tour in 2027.

Top women's sevens players will use a smaller ball – known as a size 4.5 - as rugby extends a trial which adapts equipment to anatomical differences.

Steve Tandy admits the Test against South Africa is stretching Wales and the regions' squads, but hopes it can help find some "diamonds".

Ireland second row James Ryan receives a three-week ban after the red card he was shown in the weekend defeat by South Africa was upheld.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says Stuart McCloskey should be fit to return within a few weeks after a recurrence of a groin injury.

After 22 matches over four weeks brought the best of the northern and southern hemispheres together, here are the star performers.