Jack Combes and Alex Post tell BBC Sport about a "dream come true" as they look ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup opener against hosts Australia.

Wales wing Josh Adams is nearing full fitness in time for the autumn internationals and looking forward to a World Cup trip to Australia next year.

Leicester head coach Geoff Parling says there is a "beauty" in defensive rugby that can be lost among the avalanche of tries being scored in the Prem.

Dragons backs Anzelo Tuitavuki, Fetuli Paea and Fine Inisi are the latest in a long line of southern hemisphere players to impact Gwent rugby.

Harlequins back row James Chisholm retires from professional rugby union aged 31, almost two years after rupturing his Achilles.

Nick Isiekwe's red card in Saracens' Prem victory at Leicester is rescinded at a disciplinary hearing, meaning he will be available for Sunday's match against Sale.

With one year to go before the 2027 Rugby World Cup, what lies in wait for Steve Tandy's Wales over the next 12 months before they head to Australia?

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand hands first starts to Jane Clohessy and Niamh Gallagher for Saturday's Test with Japan.

Bath make seven changes for the visit of Exeter as they prepare for their first home game since June's Prem semi-final defeat.

Zoe Stratford, who captained England to World Cup glory a year ago, gives birth to a baby girl.

Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter misses a second pre-match media conference, as head coach Joe Shaw attends.

Jacob Stockdale is in line to make his 150th apperance for Ulster in Saturday's United Rugby Championship match against Glasgow Warriors in Scotstoun.