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France full-back Melvyn Jaminet is suspended for 34 weeks and fined by the French Rugby Federation (FFR) after he posted a racist video on social media.

Ex-Bristol and England prop Jason Hobson says his life "went off the rails" before being diagnosed with early onset dementia.

Watch the best tries of the day from the men's rugby sevens matches at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Ireland's hopes of a first Olympic medal in rugby sevens are over following a 19-15 defeat to Fiji in the quarter-finals at the Stade de France.

France turn on the style to overwhelm Argentina - their recent antagonists - and reach the Olympics men's sevens semi-finals in Paris.

Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson says they have had enough time to digest their title win as they sign ex-Sale hooker Nathan Langdon.

Welsh Rugby Union chairman Richard Collier-Keywood says under pressure Wales head coach Warren Gatland "has our full support".

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) have announced they are "implementing a number of cost savings" for the 2025 financial year and beyond.

Watch the tries of the day from the men's rugby sevens pool matches at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Watch rugby stars show off their footballing skills during the pool matches at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Antoine Dupont underlines why he is one of the faces of the Paris Olympics with a stunning solo try as France reach the quarter-finals of the men's rugby sevens.

Gregor Townsend has no fears of player fatigue as Scotland prepare for a 17th, and final, Test of the season against Uruguay on Saturday.

Watch as France scrum-half Antoine Dupont scores a superb against Uruguay in his sides 19-12 win in Paris.

Scotland internationals Lana Skeldon and Evie Gallagher sign new contracts with Bristol Bears.

Scotland international Fi McIntosh extends her contract with Saracens.

Paris-bound Olympians Heather Cowell and Lauren Torley sign new contracts with Harlequins.

Premiership champions Northampton will open the 2024-25 campaign away to Bath on 20 September in a repeat of last season's final.

Former England scrum-half Ben Youngs says he had heart surgery this year after collapsing during an open training session with Leicester Tigers.

Chris Jones hosts a 2023/2024 season review.

Gregor Townsend expects his emerging players to "come through strong" after making their first Scotland appearances this summer.

Watch highlights as Scotland defeat Chile 52-11, running in eight tries.

Jamie Dobie and Kyle Rowe score two tries each as Scotland subdue gutsy Chile in a 52-11 victory.

Regardless of a narrow and much-needed win on the final night of the season in Brisbane, Welsh rugby remains in a mess on and off the field.

New Zealand follow their series win over England by easing past Fiji 47-5 in their one-off Test in San Diego.

A year before naming Cory Hill captain, Wales coach met victim of house attack involving the player.

England end France's dominance of the Under-20 World Cup and claim their first title since 2016 with a 21-13 victory in the final.

Head coach Warren Gatland says he made a mistake by giving Cory Hill the Wales captaincy after the lock pulled out of the victory against Queensland Reds because of "personal reasons".

Canada winger Sabrina Poulin is the latest new recruit to join Exeter Chiefs.

Newcastle Falcons sign one-cap Ireland centre Sammy Arnold on a two-year contract.

A 79th minute try from Wales replacement scrum-half Kieran Hardy sealed a much-needed win for Warren Gatland's side against Queensland Reds in Brisbane.