New Ulster general manager Rory Best discusses the state of rugby union and his desire to ready the province's players for Ireland duty.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says Stuart McCloskey should be fit to return within a few weeks after a recurrence of a groin injury.

Steve Tandy admits the Test against South Africa is stretching Wales and the regions' squads, but hopes it can help find some "diamonds".

Sale Sharks sign centre Joe Marchant for next season from Stade Francais, making him eligible to play for England again.

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi's accusation that England flanker Tom Curry is a "bully" is "laughable", says Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson.

Top women's sevens players will use a smaller ball – known as a size 4.5 - as rugby extends a trial which adapts equipment to anatomical differences.

Newcastle Red Bulls will clock up a whole year without a Prem victory if they fail to beat Leicester Tigers on Friday.

Worcester Warriors assistant coach Tom Cruse says the squad have been "brilliant" in the first seven-game block to be second in the early Champ table.

Exeter's Italy forward could be out for three months after being told he will need surgery for a dislocated shoulder.

The British and Irish Lions will bar any player who signs up for the proposed R360 competition from their landmark first women's tour in 2027.

England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow announces her retirement from rugby at the age of 28, saying she plans to return to a career in mechanical engineering.