The Rugby Football Union, the sport's national governing body, aims to shed 42 staff from the payroll to ease pressure on its finances.

Beating New Zealand at the Allianz Stadium would help England end a run of five World Cup final defeats by the Black Ferns, says Jess Breach.

New Gloucester winger Christian Wade says the Premiership try-scoring record is "in his sights" as he returns to the league.

Scotland lock Emma Wassell withdraws from her country's 30-player squad for the forthcoming WXV 2 tournament after being diagnosed with a tumour in her chest.

A sheriff in the Borders allows the former Scotland rugby captain bail under strict conditions.

Chris & Ashy meet new Tigers boss Michael Cheika and discuss England’s coaching conundrum

Chris & Ashy chat to some of the biggest names in the Premiership ahead of the new season

There was some major Ospreys news last week - aside from news that Toby Booth is to depart - but you might have missed it.

Defence coach Sarah Hunter says England have pinpointed aspects of their game to "finesse" before Saturday's WXV1 match against world champions New Zealand at Allianz Stadium.

New Leicester Tigers head coach Michael Cheika says he wants to build on the club's history by creating his own.

New Zealand wing Ruby Tui is convinced "something special" will happen when they face England in the first game at the newly named Allianz Stadium on Saturday.