England selection should no longer be restricted to players based at domestic clubs, according to cap centurion Courtney Lawes.

A smaller ball is being trialled in women's international rugby union for September and October's WXV Global Series - and it is dividing opinion.

Camborne are capable of taking on the top teams in National One after winning their first game since promotion, says coach Ricky Pellow.

Chris and Ashy chat to four players who have made big moves over the summer.

Scarlets hope Gareth Anscombe can debut against Dragons on Friday after a registration issue prevented him from playing against Exeter Chiefs.

Former captain Siwan Lillicrap is named head of women's coaching and development by the Welsh Rugby Union.

As Delaney Burns hopes to be selected to face Australia, she talks to BBC Sport about another opportunity to add to her six caps in a so-far whirlwind career.

Sale Sharks get their Prem Rugby Cup campaign off to an emphatic start by beating Bath 50-28 in their opening Group A fixture.

South Africa eventually overpower a spirited New Zealand as the world champions came on strong in the final quarter in Soweto to take a 2-1 series lead.

Second row Maro Itoje returns to the England set-up after being named in a 36-man training squad for this autumn's Nations Championship matches.