Leicester head coach Geoff Parling says there is a "beauty" in defensive rugby that can be lost among the avalanche of tries being scored in the Prem.

Harlequins back row James Chisholm retires from professional rugby union aged 31, almost two years after rupturing his Achilles.

Nick Isiekwe's red card in Saracens' Prem victory at Leicester is rescinded at a disciplinary hearing, meaning he will be available for Sunday's match against Sale.

With one year to go before the 2027 Rugby World Cup, what lies in wait for Steve Tandy's Wales over the next 12 months before they head to Australia?

Bath make seven changes for the visit of Exeter as they prepare for their first home game since June's Prem semi-final defeat.

Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter misses a second pre-match media conference, as head coach Joe Shaw attends.

Zoe Stratford, who captained England to World Cup glory a year ago, gives birth to a baby girl.

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand hands first starts to Jane Clohessy and Niamh Gallagher for Saturday's Test with Japan.

Jacob Stockdale is in line to make his 150th apperance for Ulster in Saturday's United Rugby Championship match against Glasgow Warriors in Scotstoun.

Northampton teenager James Pater rose slow and stealthy as a prospest, but his opening-day Prem hat-trick has blown the full-back's cover.