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Exeter back Tommy Wyatt could be out until December after injuring his ankle.

Christian Wade has 100 Prem tries, one behind the all-time record held by Chris Ashton, and the Newcastle Red Bulls winger has shown no signs of slowing down.

In the middle of safaris, birthday celebrations and games of the Traitors, Ireland captain Erin King knows they are in South Africa to do a job.

Top rugby clubs are increasingly turning to data when they plan their moves to recruit talent.

Felix Balshaw is the son of an English Rugby World Cup winner - but is representing France as he climbs the world tennis rankings.

The Welsh Rugby Union blames rising energy and staffing costs combined with falling ticket sales for a dramatic drop in its finances.

Leinster captain Dan Sheehan will start at number eight for the first time in Saturday's United Rugby Championship interprovincial derby against Munster at Aviva Stadium.

Billy Searle says he signed a new three-year deal with Leicester Tigers to "lead the team forward" and "push his game on" rather than potentially return to France.

Tim Visser is accused of controlling and abusive behaviour against a woman over a a 14-year period in Edinburgh and elsewhere.

A 17-year-old amateur rugby player dies after suffering an on-field injury during a match for Union du Bassin Marmandais.

Tom and Ben Curry start for Sale for first time in 16 months while Christian Wade looks to break the try record, in team news from the Prem.

Neve Jones wins her 50th Ireland cap as Stacey Flood and Dorothy Wall return for Saturday's WXV Global Series Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Northampton back George Hendy says he is determined to force his way into England contention, with the autumn internationals looming.

Exeter sign forward Andre Goedhals from South African side Pumas.

A Japanese spacecraft could become the first ever to bring Martian samples back to Earth.

Wales make three changes to their starting line-up for Saturday's WXV Global Series Test against Japan in Tokyo.

Why England Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery has started entering bodybuilding competitions at the age of 50.

As Wales prepare to tackle Japan in two WXV Tests, can you name the dozen debutants since Sean Lynn took over as head coach in 2025?

After an impressive start to life at Connacht, former Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray feels Ciaran Frawley is a player to watch this autumn.

Marcus Smith is set to make his 200th appearance for Harlequins when they take on London rivals Saracens on Sunday.

Bath confirm number eight Dan du Preez will be sidelined for a "considerable time" with a torn hamstring.

Former Sale player Hyron Andrews - who was found dead at his new team's hotel base before a Champions Cup match - died of natural causes, an autopsy finds.

Ulster duo Jamie Benson and James McNabney have been handed their first Ireland call-ups for November's Nations Championship matches.

Star full-back Ellie Kildunne is dropped to the bench as England shake up selection in response to a first defeat in four years.

Canada international back-row Mason Flesch joins Newcastle Red Bulls on a deal until the end of the 2026-27 season.

Saracens hope to extend Maro Itoje's deal amid reported interest from Top 14 clubs, which could spell the end of the England captain's Test career.

Macs Page tipped for a "huge future" with Wales despite being left out of Steve Tandy's Nations Championship squad.

A look at some of the key questions facing Ireland head coach Andy Farrell as he prepares to name his Nations Championship squad on Wednesday.

Wales boss Steve Tandy on making tough Nations Championship selection calls as he counts down to the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

Glasgow Warriors hooker Aicha Sutcliffe will make her first Scotland start in one of three changes made by interim head coach Dave Butcher for their final WXV Global Series match against Australia in Canberra on Friday.