Rugby Football Union council member Matthew Smith resigns after posting discriminatory criticism of television pundit Maggie Alphonsi.

An incident at a nightclub involving England cricket captain Ben Stokes, pace bowler Gus Atkinson and a Saracens academy player is being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Prem Rugby club.

Henry Slade stole the show at Sandy Park in round 18 of the Prem, while Bath wait on Finn Russell and Tom Willis heads for France.

England flanker and double World Cup winner Marlie Packer will leave Saracens at the end of the season after nine years at the club.

Fifteen-a-side sensation Louis Bielle-Biarrey is exploring the possibility of representing France when they defend their sevens Olympic crown at Los Angeles 2028.

Ugo, Ashy and Danny chat to Henry Slade and preview the Prem play-offs.

Bristol Bears stun defending Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury with a 26-21 win at Kingsholm on Sunday.

Exeter chief executive Tony Rowe hopes new American owners will be running the club by the start of next month.

Director of rugby Pat Lam says Bristol Bears can benefit from the adversity they have faced during this injury-hit season.

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall says he feels fortunate as his time in charge of the club comes to an end.