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.

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.

Exeter's Italy forward could be out for three months after being told he will need surgery for a dislocated shoulder.

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.

Worcester Warriors assistant coach Tom Cruse says the squad have been "brilliant" in the first seven-game block to be second in the early Champ table.

The Rugby Football Union announces a 10-year high revenue of £228m in its latest financial accounts, but returned a small overall loss of nearly £2m.

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

Ireland internationals Niamh O'Dowd and Brittany Hogan exit the Irish Rugby Football Union [IRFU]'s central contract system for playing opportunities in England.

Wales are without a raft of top players to face world champions South Africa on Saturday, but are boosted by the return of Aaron Wainwright.

In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses Steve Borthwick's side's perfect autumn and how the next step will be winning a Grand Slam.