Top rugby clubs are increasingly turning to data when they plan their moves to recruit talent.

The Welsh Rugby Union blames rising energy and staffing costs combined with falling ticket sales for a dramatic drop in its finances.

Why England Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery has started entering bodybuilding competitions at the age of 50.

Tom and Ben Curry start for Sale for first time in 16 months while Christian Wade looks to break the try record, in team news from the Prem.

A 17-year-old amateur rugby player dies after suffering an on-field injury during a match for Union du Bassin Marmandais.

Leinster captain Dan Sheehan will start at number eight for the first time in Saturday's United Rugby Championship interprovincial derby against Munster at Aviva Stadium.

Northampton back George Hendy says he is determined to force his way into England contention, with the autumn internationals looming.

Billy Searle says he signed a new three-year deal with Leicester Tigers to "lead the team forward" and "push his game on" rather than potentially return to France.

Neve Jones wins her 50th Ireland cap as Stacey Flood and Dorothy Wall return for Saturday's WXV Global Series Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Wales make three changes to their starting line-up for Saturday's WXV Global Series Test against Japan in Tokyo.