Before their second Test against Australia, Eddie Jones reveals an interesting method he uses to coach Japan - watching videos of geese fly in formation.

Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Jack van Poortvliet and Seb Atkinson are handed England central contracts for the first time as Steve Borthwick shakes up his squad.

England's Red Roses are in pre-season training before the upcoming WXV Global Series and have been using the controversial smaller balls.

Premiership champions Northampton Saints appoint Fraser Dingwall as their new club captain.

Former All Blacks star Ma'a Nonu responds to the haka by performing one of his own before his side, the Sharks, take on New Zealand in Durban.

Ospreys respond publicly to WRU plans for the first time with the belief four professional Welsh sides is the way forward.

Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson says the partnership with Bedford Blues is "valuable" to both clubs.

Reading owner Rob Couhig says the club have had "serious discussions" with Bath about the Prem Rugby club playing at their stadium.

Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss several months of the new season after hip surgery during the summer.

Gloucester Rugby confirm they will not be returning to Villa Park to face Leicester Tigers in the Prem next season.