Henry Slade: Obviously, a rugby players career is short, so you do have to think about your family and your financials. But playing for England is unbelievable; RFU among eight Tier One nations to warn players of Test ineligibility if they join breakaway league

England and Sale flanker Ben Curry may undergo surgery again on his hamstring, says club director of rugby Alex Sanderson.

Leeds Rhinos half-back Jake Connor is named the 2025 Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel.

Scarlets are in talks with in-demand South Africa hooker Marnus van der Merwe about a new contract.

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

Saracens flanker Nathan Michelow is banned for four matches following his red card in their Prem win against Newcastle.

Defending champions are second from bottom in the URC table after losing opening two matches

Former England captain Lewis Moody reveals he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease in an exclusive BBC interview.

Several key players ready to return after injuries for Friday’s URC match, says head coach Clayton McMillan

BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent reflects on her interview with Lewis Moody, in which he revealed his motor neurone disease diagnosis.

New Scotland defence coach Lee Radford has been credited with changing Northampton for the better as he prepares to join Gregor Townsend’s international set-up.

South Africa beat Argentina to retain the Rugby Championship, but what did we learn about all four sides before they head to the northern hemisphere?

Eight points from the boot of Jack Crowley helps Munster battle to a 23-20 win over Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship.

Bulls defeat Leinster 39–31 in a ten-try thriller in the United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

The Welsh URC talking points as Cardiff are pipped by Munster, Dragons draw with Sharks and Ospreys lose at Stormers.

The England fly half had been a target for other Prem Rugby clubs and R360

Leicester completed a 29-19 victory over Harlequins with an epic comeback; England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso scored a hat-trick as Exeter beat Newcastle; Tom Willis stars in Saracens 50-17 Gallagher PREM victory over Bristol

Benetton 16-14 Glasgow Warriors: Scots beaten by last-gasp drop goal

Oliver Gildart’s two second-half tries give Hull Kingston Rovers a Grand Final clash with Wigan Warriors in next week’s Super League Grand Final.

The All Blacks need a win in Perth to regain top spot in the Rugby Championship.

New Zealand and Australia still harbour hopes of overhauling the defending champions at the top of the table

Bath 28-16 Sale: Ben Spencer was in supreme form on a wild night at The Rec as Bath made it two wins from two

ALEX BYWATER: Fin Smith admitted guiding England to the next World Cup was a big part of his decision to sign a new ‘multi-year contract’ with Northampton and ignore the lure of R360.

Bevan French proved the difference with two tries in an 18-6 win for the Warriors over their rivals

The fixture will now be played at a later date

Byron McGuigan, who worked on England’s successful summer tour, could return to Steve Borthwick’s set-up after the Rugby Football Union opens talks with Sale.

Cardiff aim to hit the heights of last season’s Arms Park win against Munster when they travel to Thomond Park in the United Rugby Championship.

Matt Everard’s man-management has brought Worcester Warriors from nothing to a 34-man band of brothers as they prepare for a league return against Coventry.

While strictly speaking an Argentina ‘home’ game, the Springboks will expect strong backing as they attempt to retain their title

Craig Casey earned rave reviews for his performance as captain in Munster’s opening weekend win over Scarlets, but the Ireland scrum-half will miss Saturday’s clash with Cardiff after injuring his thigh.

Wallabies prop James Slipper will bow out after the second Bledisloe Cup clash, with New Zealand missing Beauden Barrett

Wigan insist they have offered Leigh a generous ticket allocation for the match on Friday

Wales centre Ben Thomas is given a three-game ban after his 20-minute red card playing for Cardiff against Lions.

The Rugby Football League apologises to Leeds Rhinos after a try was incorrectly awarded to St Helens in Saturday’s play-off eliminator.

Australia’s longest-serving Test player James Slipper has announced he will retire from international rugby after Saturday’s Rugby Championship match against New Zealand in Perth.

🗣️ “We have picked a 23 to go toe-to-toe with a quality Australian team.”

🇿🇦 “This is definitely not our strongest team,” Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus decisively stated. 👀 Here’s the 23 that might just be:

James Slipper, Australia’s most-capped player, will retire from international duty after Saturday’s match against New Zealand.

Prop Nche was a late withdrawal from South Africa’s first clash with Argentina but is fit to start at Twickenham

Rees-Zammit scored a stunning 60m try on his Gallagher Prem debut with Bristol

Ulster scrum-half Nathan Doak says the side want to give Edinburgh a “right performance” on Friday night after their heavy defeat at the Hive Stadium last season.

Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit impressed on his first Prem appearance since December 2023 after leaving rugby union to pursue an American Football career as Bristol beat Leicester 42-24; Exeter came back to draw with Northampton 33-33

England were not always world-beaters. But two big bets on their future and the women’s game turned around their fortunes.

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso scores two tries on his Exeter Chiefs return as his side secure an astonishing comeback draw at Northampton Saints.

A sold-out crowd at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham showed how far the game has come – and driving more competition throughout the sport is key to the future

After beating Canada to lift the Women’s World Cup in front of a record crowd, England celebrated at Battersea Power Station as they aim to inspire “future Red Roses”.

The London Olympics and England’s win in the 2003 men’s Rugby World Cup both failed to deliver the hoped-for boost to participation and interest. Is rugby more ready to take advantage of the Red Roses’ win?

England triumphed in front of a record crowd on home soil to win the World Cup for the first time since 2014

England carried the pre-competition burden of being overwhelming favourites at their home World Cup and delivered.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu breaks South Africa’s individual scoring record with 37 points as they beat Argentina 67-30 to return to the top of the Rugby Championship.