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Leicester sign Tonga hooker Moli

Prem Rugby side Leicester Tigers sign New Zealand-born Tonga international hooker Sam Moli.

High court allows rugby brain injury case to go on

The cases of hundreds of players in rugby's multi-million-pound concussion legal battle allowed to continue after High Court ruling.

Wales great Jones returns to Ospreys as a director

Ospreys confirm former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones as a new member of their board before the 2026-27 season.

Exeter lock Zambonin to miss start of new season

Exeter Chiefs' Italy international lock Andrea Zambonin is set to be out until the end of November following shoulder surgery.

'Borderline Personality Disorder is my superpower'

Wales' Donna Rose tells BBC Sport how rugby union has helped her manage Borderline Personality Disorder.

Exeter Chiefs women promote Bishop to head coach role

Premiership Women's Rugby side Exeter Chiefs appoint assistant Oli Bishop as head coach to replace Steve Salvin.

Wales appoint Leicester's Davies as kicking coach

Alex Davies joins Steve Tandy's Wales management team as kicking coach after leaving Leicester.

Wales sports minister meets WRU after fans' fears

Wales' sports minister Heledd Fychan meets with Welsh Rugby Union to express fears of split with fans over three-team plan.

Cardiff sign Leicester lock Manz on loan

Cardiff strengthen pack ahead of 2026-27 season by signing Leicester lock Tom Manz on loan.

Cardiff sign Leicester lock Manz on loan

Cardiff strengthen pack ahead of 2026-27 season by signing Leicester lock Tom Manz on loan.

Cardiff sign Leicester lock Manz on loan

Cardiff strengthen pack ahead of 2026-27 season by signing Leicester lock Tom Manz on loan.

New Zealand great Tui joins Trailfinders

World Cup-winning New Zealand international Ruby Tui, 34, signs a one-year deal with Trailfinders Women.

New Zealand great Tui joins Trailfinders

World Cup-winning New Zealand international Ruby Tui, 34, signs a one-year deal with Trailfinders Women.

Neumann uncertain over future after Quins exit

Wales wing Lisa Neumann says she is considering her options after leaving Harlequins this summer.

Neumann uncertain over future after Quins exit

Wales wing Lisa Neumann says she is considering her options after leaving Harlequins this summer.

Neumann uncertain over future after Quins exit

Wales wing Lisa Neumann says she is considering her options after leaving Harlequins this summer.

How has the dry weather affected rugby clubs?

BBC Sport examines how the drought conditions in England have affected rugby clubs.

How has the dry weather affected rugby clubs?

BBC Sport examines how the drought conditions in England have affected rugby clubs.

Knowles has top-flight ambition for Cornish Pirates

TV presenter Nick Knowles believes Cornish Pirates are capable of making the Prem after investing in the club.

Newcastle lock Usher signs new deal

Newcastle Red Bulls lock Oscar Usher signs a new three-year deal with the club.

Is All Blacks' tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?

Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?

Wales centre James signs new Scarlets contract

Wales centre Eddie James signs a new contract with Scarlets before the start of the 2026-27 season.

Wales centre James signs new Scarlets contract

Wales centre Eddie James signs a new contract with Scarlets before the start of the 2026-27 season.

Ex-Wales and Cardiff centre Halaholo retires

Former Wales and Cardiff centre Willis Halaholo has ended his professional rugby career after 'a series of niggling injuries'.

Ex-Wales and Cardiff centre Halaholo retires

Former Wales and Cardiff centre Willis Halaholo has ended his professional rugby career after 'a series of niggling injuries'.

Wales great Jones set to join Ospreys board

Ospreys are set to announce former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones as a new member of their board before the 2026-27 season.

WRU condemns abuse and doubles down on three-team plan

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) states there is no prospect of the game generating enough revenue to fund four professional teams beyond 2028.

Davies calls for WRU board to step down

Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies calls for the Welsh Rugby Union board to step down.

Start of England's community rugby season postponed

The Rugby Football Union delays the start of the community rugby season because of concerns about player welfare and pitch conditions affecting much of England.

Prem champions Saints name Dingwall club captain

Premiership champions Northampton Saints appoint Fraser Dingwall as their new club captain.

Jones turns to geese to inspire Japan

Before their second Test against Australia, Eddie Jones reveals an interesting method he uses to coach Japan - watching videos of geese fly in formation.

Centre Hall extends stay at Saracens

Saracens' England 'A' centre Angus Hall signs a new contract with the Prem club.

Sale hooker Longstaff signs new deal to 2029

Sale Sharks hooker Alfie Longstaff signs a new deal to remain with the Prem club until 2029.

Saints extend strategic partnership with Bedford

Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson says the partnership with Bedford Blues is "valuable" to both clubs.

Five players get first England deals in Borthwick shake-up

Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Jack van Poortvliet and Seb Atkinson are handed England central contracts for the first time as Steve Borthwick shakes up his squad.

Ospreys say WRU plan to cut team is wrong

Ospreys respond publicly to WRU plans for the first time with the belief four professional Welsh sides is the way forward.

Smaller balls, national anthem test & tough travel schedule - England gear up for WXV

England's Red Roses are in pre-season training before the upcoming WXV Global Series and have been using the controversial smaller balls.

Nonu, 44, performs solo haka in response to All Blacks

Former All Blacks star Ma'a Nonu responds to the haka by performing one of his own before his side, the Sharks, take on New Zealand in Durban.

Ulster captain Henderson to miss start of season

Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss several months of the new season after hip surgery during the summer.

Bath in 'serious discussions' to play in Reading

Reading owner Rob Couhig says the club have had "serious discussions" with Bath about the Prem Rugby club playing at their stadium.

Gloucester decide against Villa Park return

Gloucester Rugby confirm they will not be returning to Villa Park to face Leicester Tigers in the Prem next season.

Fijian Vunilagi dies in Japan from suspected heatstroke

Fijian Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training session, his Japanese club Kyuden Voltex announce.

Kloska & Halliwell stay as Bears also sign Lennon

Bristol props George Kloska and Jimmy Halliwell agree new deals and scrum-half Oscar Lennon re-signs with the club.

Ex-England prop Marler to become BBC's first celebrity Gladiator

The former rugby star will be known as Mauler when the fourth series airs in 2027, the BBC confirmed.

TV presenter Knowles buys stake in Cornish Pirates

Television presenter Nick Knowles becomes a shareholder in Champ Rugby side Cornish Pirates.

Mumbai, Mie, Madrid - GB part-time stars' search for sevens

Since their contracts were stripped back to part-time last summer, Great Britain Sevens players have had to find alternative employment and teams to keep their passion alive.

Why £1m-a-season deal will be hard for Pollock and Hearn to find

Salary cap regulations might not be high on everyone's holiday reading list, but Eddie Hearn might be interested if he's keen to get Henry Pollock's £1m pay-day.

The teenage Cardiff hooker ignoring Wales hype

Hooker Tom Howe stays grounded after being tipped as one to watch for Wales before his debut for Cardiff.

Pollock to demand £1m a year at Northampton - Hearn

Henry Pollock is set to demand a substantial increase on his current Northampton contract to stay at Franklin's Gardens, with agent Eddie Hearn suggesting annual earnings of £1m are his going rate.

Progress or standing still - where are England under Borthwick?

As the 2027 Rugby World Cup continues to creep closer, where are England under Steve Borthwick, and do their Nations Championship performances point to progress?