R360, the proposed global rugby series targetting the game's top stars, has pushed back its launch date two years to 2028, raising doubts over the project's viability.

Bath hope to have centre Ollie Lawrence available before the end 2025 after he picked up a hamstring injury while on England duty.

Bristol centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will be a midfield option for England from November 2026 as World Rugby rules he is no longer tied to South Africa.

Double World Cup-winning South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus says the global game needs a strong Wales rugby nation.

New Zealand international Maiakawanakaulani Roos joins Trailfinders Women as injury cover until the end of March.

Tom Christie says powering Newcastle Red Bulls into a glorious new era would be full compensation for missing out on an All Blacks call-up.

Wales captain Jac Morgan faces up to five months out after surgery on the shoulder he dislocated in November's autumn series opener against Argentina.

Leicester Tigers boss Geoff Parling reflects on the start he got as a player and coach in Newcastle ahead of Friday's Prem visit.

Three of Ulster's Ireland internationals are named to start Friday's United Rugby Championship encounter against Benetton in Belfast (19:45 GMT).

England wing Ollie Sleightholme hopes his injury problems are now behind him as he looks to help Northampton continue their impressive start to the Prem campaign.

Sale Sharks sign Wales dual-code winger Regan Grace on a short-term contract until February following a trial.