Exeter wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Northampton scrum-half Alex Mitchell are set to make surprise returns to their club sides for Saturday's Prem final at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium.

Max Ojomoh and Noah Caluori will have the chance to press their case for Test starts after being named in the England team to face a France XV on Friday.

Uncapped Connacht trio Billy Bohan, Sam Illo and Sean Jansen are named in Ireland's squad for next month's Nations Championship fixtures, but injured fly-half Jack Crowley is ruled out.

Northampton Saints winger Tommy Freeman says the club has the same DNA as their 2024 winning squad despite a much-changed line-up.

Leinster captain Caelan Doris is fit to start Friday's United Rugby Championship final against the Bulls as Tadhg Furlong returns to the line-up.

Harlequins add rugby league legend Sean Long and ex-player Jordan Turner-Hall to full-time roles on their backroom staff.

Ulster complete the signings of props Eduardo Bello and Keynan Knox as well as back Chay Mullins.

Women's World Cup-winning England lock Rosie Galligan will leave Saracens to rejoin Harlequins at the end of the season.

Gloucester-Hartpury sign France centre Gabrielle Vernier for next season from top tier French side Blagnac Rugby Feminin.

Ireland will travel to South Africa for two Test matches in October as part of the new WXV Global Series.