Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore says he expected a difficult start to the season following a summer of changes.

Leicester Tigers make five changes for the visit of early Prem leaders Gloucester in the Slater Cup.

New Gloucester forwards coach Brett Deacon says he has endeavoured to make the side "tougher" and "harder" aiding their successful start to the season.

Saracens' Brendan Venter compares Prem Rugby's media obligations to "something from an autocratic land" after reluctantly speaking at a press conference.

Danny and Sara chat to Irish rugby legend Peter O’Mahony about his illustrious career.

Scarlets are ready to fight for their existence as the Welsh Rugby Union presses on with controversial plans to cut a west Wales club.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he has been impressed with how young Wales back-row Kane James is maturing.

Leicester Tigers announce hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas retire immediately on medical grounds.

Lucia Scott returns to the Scotland women squad for this month's WXV Global Series fixtures with Australia in Sydney and Canberra.

NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama says he was inspired by the unity and camaraderie of rugby after spending time with French second tier side Provence.