Prem champions Northampton host Newcastle on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season, with Exeter at home to Gloucester.

Fly-half Gareth Anscombe signs for a third Welsh club after joining Scarlets from Bayonne for the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season.

ITV will show next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia, extending the broadcaster's coverage of the tournament to a 10th successive edition.

Gloucester's loosehead prop joins last season's Prem runner's up as cover for the departing Scott Sio.

Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath confirm the signing of former Ireland and Leinster wing James Lowe on a two-year deal.

Gloucester chief executive officer Alex Brown says there are talks ongoing regarding new investment in the Prem club.

The cases of hundreds of players in rugby's multi-million-pound concussion legal battle remain in the balance after the latest High Court hearing.

Premiership side Saracens appoint South African Ed Coetzee as their new chief executive officer following similar roles at Brive and Sharks.

England's record points-scorer Emily Scarratt commits her long-term future to the Red Roses coaching team.

As the 2027 Rugby World Cup continues to creep closer, where are England under Steve Borthwick, and do their Nations Championship performances point to progress?