Ryan Hinchcliffe: Huddersfield Giants forward to retire at end of the season
Ryan Hinchcliffe has made 22 Super League appearances for Huddersfield Giants this seasonHuddersfield Giants forward Ryan Hinchcliffe will…
Pro14: New Ulster fly-half Billy Burns 'ambitious' to play for Ireland
Billy Burns in action for Ulster during his competitive debut against ScarletsFly-half Billy Burns says he is "ambitious"…
Matt O'Connor: Leicester Tigers head coach leaves with immediate effect
Leicester Tigers head coach Matt O'Connor has left the club with immediate effect. O'Connor leaves 48 hours after…
Louis Anderson: Catalans Dragons' back-row forward to retire at end of season
Louis Anderson earned 18 caps for New Zealand between 2004-07Catalans Dragons' former New Zealand international Louis Anderson is…
Matt Kvesic: Exeter back-row praised after impressive start to new season
Matt Kvesic scored his first Exeter try against Leicester - his first five-pointer since 2 January 2016Exeter director…
Charles Piutau: Bristol full-back set for October return from injury
Charles Piutau played 17 Tests for the All Blacks between 2013 and 2015Bristol Bears full-back Charles Piutau does…
Worcester forward Du Preez 'needs further larynx surgery'
Cornell du Preez has been capped for Scotland at international level after five years at EdinburghWorcester back-row forward…
Saracens overcome brave Newcastle to open with win
Alex Lewington (left) scored twice for Saracens on his first appearance since moving from London IrishGallagher PremiershipNewcastle (9)…
Qualifiers: Halifax 4-62 Salford Red Devils
Salford's Derrell Olpherts completed his hat-trick just after half-timeThe QualifiersHalifax (4) 4Try: WoodSalford Red Devils (30) 62Tries: Hastings…
Dual contracts may be scrapped says Welsh Rugby Union
Ospreys locks Alun Wyn Jones and Bradley Davies have dual contractsThe Welsh Rugby Union is considering the future…
Glasgow Warriors 'character crucial' in opening Pro14 win – Dave Rennie
Stuart Hogg thumps over the winning drop-goal for Glasgow Warriors in GalwayHead coach Dave Rennie hailed Glasgow Warriors'…
Exeter score six tries to thrash Leicester in opener
Henry Slade scored Exeter's bonus-point try after coming on as a replacementGallagher PremiershipExeter (14) 40Tries: Woodburn, Simmonds, Cowan-Dickie,…
The Qualifiers: Reigning Super League champions Leeds lose 38-36 at home to Hull KR
Hull KR winger Craig Hall ran in three of Rovers' seven tries at HeadingleyLeeds' two-game winning start in…
Glasgow start season with win at Connacht
Connacht capitalised on slack play from Glasgow Warriors to lead at half timePro14: Connacht 26-27 GlasgowConnacht 26 (23)…
Premiership: Harlequins 51-23 Sale Sharks in Paul Gustard's first game in charge
Harlequins got off to a winning start after losing to London Irish in last season's opener at TwickenhamGallagher…
'Unacceptable' Edinburgh 'must get better' after Ospreys defeat – Richard Cockerill
Viliame Mata made more metres than any other forward in Swansea, with 85 from 15 carries"Unacceptable" Edinburgh "must…
Wigan prolong St Helens' wait for League Leaders' Shield
Dan Sarginson crossed for two first-half tries as Wigan dominated St HelensBetfred Super 8sSt Helens (4) 10Tries: Makinson…
Chris Boyd: Northampton Saints boss on 'high expectations' for club
New Northampton Saints boss Chris Boyd tells BBC Look East about his high expectations for the players before…
Last season felt like a failure for Glasgow – Brown
Glasgow Warriors won Pro14 Conference A last term, but lost their home semi-final to ScarletsPro14: Connacht v Glasgow…
Rugby League European Championship: Wales to host Ireland in Wrexham
Wales were beaten by Ireland at the 2017 World Cup in Perth, AustraliaWales will face Ireland in rugby…
Premiership: Worcester Warriors v Wasps
Wasps winger Christian Wade ran in six tries on his last visit to Sixways in April 2016 -…
Pro14: Ulster v Scarlets (Sat)
Coetzee joined Ulster in 2016 but has suffered severe injuries since his arrivalGuinness Pro14: Ulster v ScarletsVenue: Kingspan…
Premiership: Gloucester v Northampton Saints
Danny Cipriani joined Gloucester after the expiry of his contract with WaspsGallagher PremiershipVenue: Kingsholm Date: Saturday, 1 September…
Pro14: Dragons v Benetton (Sat)
Ross Moriarty (R) is put through his paces in training by Dragons coach bernard JackmanPro14: Dragons v BenettonVenue:…
Guscott, Dawson & Monye's Premiership predictions – and have your say too
Saracens collected their seventh major piece of silverware in eight seasons when they won the 2017-18 Premiership finalGallagher…