Two devoted scarecrows plan the perfect wedding – until a rival threatens everything.

New Zealand centre Rieko Ioane might make his Leinster debut in Saturday's Investec Champions Cup opener against Harlequins.

Bath flier Henry Arundell's face-off with wing rival Noah Caluori was an intriguing battle as the Prem returned from an autumn lay-off

Henry Arundell's late try edges a statement win for Bath at Saracens as the visitors move top of The Prem.

Gloucester-Hartpury move back clear at the top of the Premiership Women's Rugby table with a one-sided 54-14 win at Bristol Bears.

England back row Ben Earl signs a new contract with Saracens until 2029.

BBC Sport Wales ask where does Welsh rugby go from here after another record defeat dished out by South Africa.

A depleted Scarlets earned their first win of the season against out-of-sorts Glasgow in the United Rugby Championship (URC).

Wales captain Dewi Lake insists a record 73-0 defeat by South Africa will not dent his side’s confidence, but will instead drive the squad to improve.

Edinburgh pick up a third win in the United Rugby Championship as they come from behind to beat Ospreys by two points.

United Rugby Championship table-toppers Stormers extend their winning start to the season to six matches as they inflict a first defeat of the season on Munster.