Manu Tuilagi, who won 60 caps for England, says he may take up the option of representing Samoa at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Joaquin Moro scores two tries as Leicester Tigers return to the Prem with a bonus-point victory at Newcastle.

Exeter Chiefs score 21 unanswered points to come from 26-6 down to win by a point at Sale Sharks to move top of The Prem.

Champions Leinster fight back from half-time deficit to beat strugglers Dragons at Rodney Parade in the United Rugby Championship.

Ulster return to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship by beating Benetton 47-13 at the Affidea Stadium.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has taken world rugby by storm but was playing for Llandovery College not so long ago.

France captain Antoine Dupont will make his return from a serious knee injury in Toulouse's Top 14 match against Racing 92 on Saturday (20:00 GMT).

Bristol Bears hope to have England scrum-half Harry Randall and full-back Rich Lane back from injury over the Christmas period.

The British and Irish Lions will not play at Eden Park, New Zealand rugby's spiritual home, on their landmark first women's tour.

Liv McGoverne says she hopes to win a Premiership Women's Rugby title with Exeter Chiefs as she prepares for her 50th appearance for the club.

Ospreys travel to Edinburgh for the resumption of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday with half of the squad unavailable, with Wales duty the biggest factor.