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Leicester Down Bristol 22-16 to Seize Top Spot in the Premiership
Leicester banked maximum points at Bristol with a 22-16 win to climb to the summit of the Premiership before the weekend's other games.
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Bella Vogel, 19, Eyes Upset as USA Face England's Red Roses
Teen center Bella Vogel, the first American nominated for a major World Rugby award, leads the USA's push to topple world champions England in New Jersey.
Knee injury rules Kepu Tuipulotu out of England's Australia Test squad
Uncapped hooker Kepu Tuipulotu's England call-up hits a roadblock after a training knee injury ahead of the 8 November clash with Australia.
Ireland Eye Historic Series Win Over Springboks: 'We Have It In Us'
Ireland's head coach Scott Bemand says his squad is primed for a "second ascent" as they chase a series triumph over mighty South Africa.
Proteas Bat All Day to Set Up Epic Final-Day Showdown With Australia
South Africa dug in through the whole of day four, and now a Test against Australia will be settled on the last day.
Ireland Women Chase History as Springbok Women Face Series Test
Ireland boss Scott Bemand says his squad has what it takes to win a series against South Africa, and the Springbok Women are the ones standing in the way.
Tom Hooper joins Exeter's Wallaby pipeline and embraces the grind
Exeter's newest Wallaby, Tom Hooper, talks English weather, the upside of rehab and Australia's World Cup hopes, with a tough-it-out mindset.
Hardy Races the Clock to Make Wales' World Cup Squad in Australia
Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy is battling the clock to be fit for next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.
McNabney's Farm-Bred Power Has Ulster Eyeing an Ireland Breakthrough
Ulster back-rower James McNabney opens up on horses, a brutal ACL setback and how his dad took the news of a first Ireland call-up.
Josh Adams released by Wales to hit Ospreys derby with Cardiff
Wales winger Josh Adams gets a run-out for Cardiff against the Ospreys as he builds toward the Nations Championship.
Dragons lean on squad depth as Wales call-ups hit URC clash with Zebre
With a raft of players unavailable, Dragons must prove their squad is deep enough to take on Zebre in the United Rugby Championship.
Lynn Shakes Up Wales XV With Five Changes for Japan WXV Clash
Sean Lynn rewards last week's second-half spark with five changes to the Wales side for Saturday's WXV Test against Japan.
Bristol bring back three, Leicester rework XV for Friday Prem showdown
Bristol and Leicester each make three changes to their starting lineups ahead of Friday's Premiership meeting.
Ex-England prop Kieran Brookes earns Ireland XV call-up for Fiji A clash
Former England prop Kieran Brookes has landed an Ireland XV call-up, with a meeting against Fiji A waiting next month.
Freddie Thomas turns Wales snub into fuel for Gloucester push
Wales lock Freddie Thomas says missing out on Nations Championship selection has sharpened his hunger to deliver for Gloucester.
Exeter Chiefs Gear Up to Unleash New Zealand Centre Dallas McLeod
Rob Baxter is buzzing as Kiwi midfielder Dallas McLeod prepares to make the move to Sandy Park.
Prem Rising Stars James and Hennessey Chase Wales Breakthroughs
Exeter's Kane James and Bath's Louie Hennessey want to make Wales's November Nations Championship squad impossible to ignore.
Ulster lock in Baloucoune, McNabney and Hopes through 2029
Robert Baloucoune, James McNabney and Joe Hopes have committed their futures to Ulster, with new deals running through to 2029.
Lam hails Saracens' effort with Auvaa before his sacking
Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam says Saracens went above and beyond for Totoa Auvaa before the club parted ways with the player.
Townsend Chases Scotland's First Ever Win Over the All Blacks
Gregor Townsend admits he never believed Scotland could topple New Zealand as a player, but as head coach he is hunting a first-ever victory.
Ireland skipper Stirling ruled out of Namibia ODIs with broken finger
Ireland's Paul Stirling will sit out the rest of the ODI series in Namibia after fracturing a finger, a major blow for the visitors.
South Africa-born Janse van Rensburg out until December with head injury
South African-born England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg must wait until December to return for Bristol Bears after a head injury.
Kurtley Beale Roars Back: Wallabies Recall 37-Year-Old Playmaker
Five years after his last Test, Kurtley Beale answers Les Kiss's SOS and heads to the UK with the Wallabies, with 95 caps already behind him.
Borthwick: England Racing the Clock Before Wallabies Test
England boss Steve Borthwick says his squad is squeezing every minute out of a short prep window before facing a more match-hardened Australia.
Leatherbarrow's Scotland Call-Up Proves Red Bulls Are Rising, Says McFarland
Ollie Leatherbarrow's Scotland selection is proof Newcastle Red Bulls are closing the gap in the Prem, according to Dan McFarland.
Dyer ruled out as Wales draft in Scarlets wing Macs Page
A hamstring injury ends Rio Dyer's November hopes, and Wales turn to in-form Scarlets winger Macs Page to fill the gap.
Bath Blow: Pepper Out of England Duty, Carreras Done for the Season
Bath confirm flanker Guy Pepper will miss England's Nations Championship games, while fly-half Santi Carreras is done for the season.
Wales prop Sisilia Tuipulotu heads home to Tokyo chasing WXV double
Wales prop Sisilia Tuipulotu has hazy memories of growing up in Tokyo, but she's back in Japan chasing back-to-back WXV wins.
Van Rensburg and Pepper Ruled Out as England's Injury Woes Deepen
South African-born centre Benhard van Rensburg and Bath flanker Guy Pepper miss England's autumn, leaving Steve Borthwick sweating on more fitness news.
Nigerian-Heritage Star Feyi-Waboso Closes In on England Return
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, the winger of Nigerian heritage, is on course to be fit for England's Nations Championship fixtures next month.
New WRU chair Lyndon Faulkner: 'I'm no yes-man' as region cut faces review
Before he has even started, incoming WRU chair Lyndon Faulkner is promising a hard look at the books and the plan to cut a Welsh region.
Augustus Heads Home: Ulster Back Row Set to Face Old Stormers Club
Fresh from ankle surgery, South African-born Juarno Augustus is soaking up a homecoming as Ulster prepare to take on his former side, the Stormers.
Marcus Smith Rules His 200th Quins Game as Harlequins Crush Saracens
The England fly-half marked a double-century of Harlequins appearances with a masterclass that sank Saracens 33-15 and ended his side's winless start.
Born in Wales, Made Elsewhere? Tracing How Wales' Test Stars Are Built
A look at the last 100 players capped by Wales shows a birthplace on a map says little about where an international's career is forged.
Ulster Chase First URC Win as Murphy Insists Fine Margins Are Costing Them
Four games in, Ulster are still waiting for their first United Rugby Championship win, but Richie Murphy says the gap to success is slim.
Dillon Lewis beats self-doubt and eyes more Wales caps
Dragons prop Dillon Lewis has silenced the doubts and wants to turn his Wales comeback into a long run in the Nations Championship.
Howe and Nagelsmann lead United's shortlist if Carrick is axed
Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are said to be top of Manchester United's wish list if the club pulls the trigger on Michael Carrick.
Bristol Bears hand Totoa Auvaa a fresh start after Saracens exit
Bristol Bears have signed 21-year-old Samoan forward Totoa Auvaa just two weeks after Saracens parted ways with him.
Van Rensburg and Fin Smith in doubt as England eye Wallabies
South African-born Benhard van Rensburg is an injury worry for England, who may also lose Fin Smith before the Nations Championship opener against Australia.
Tigers Maul Saints as Four Second-Half Tries Light Up Wet Derby
Leicester shrugged off the rain and a feisty Northampton to run in four second-half tries and claim East Midlands bragging rights.
Canada stun Red Roses again, handing England first back-to-back losses in a decade
Canada backed up their landmark win with a 31-22 victory in Ottawa, leaving England with consecutive defeats for the first time in 10 years.
Canada stun England 31-22 as De Goede hits hat-trick in Ottawa
Sophie de Goede's hat-trick powers Canada to a 31-22 win in Ottawa, handing England consecutive defeats for the first time in ten years.
Wales win ugly in Tokyo, and the Sean Lynn rebuild rolls on
Wales were far from pretty in Tokyo, but a gritty win adds another chapter to the Sean Lynn transformation.
McMillan backs Coombes over groin-grab claim in Leinster loss
Munster boss Clayton McMillan has thrown his support behind Gavin Coombes after the back row alleged he was grabbed in the groin during defeat to Leinster.
Smith Marks 200th Quins Game as Harlequins Stun Saracens for First Win
Marcus Smith turns his 200th Harlequins appearance into a statement as the Prem's bottom side thump London rivals Saracens 33-15.
Marchant Back in England Fold as Borthwick Bolsters Midfield
Joe Marchant and Will Joseph headline Steve Borthwick's 36-man England squad for the Nations Championship finale in November.
Marchant Is Back: Borthwick Recalls Versatile Back to England Camp
Joe Marchant earns an England recall after Steve Borthwick named him in a 36-man training camp ahead of the autumn Nations Championship.
Leinster storm back to beat Munster in a bruising Aviva derby
Leinster came from behind to claim a bonus-point derby win over Munster, in a URC clash with a strong South African thread running through it.
Red Roses Stunned: England's Record Winning Streak Ends in Series Loss
England's record 39-match winning run is over after a 2-0 series defeat, and coach John Mitchell is pointing to PWR as he looks for answers.
Faletau hit by fresh injury setback after just one game back for Cardiff
Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau is back on the sidelines after only one appearance on his return for Cardiff.
Ospreys Maul Dragons at St Helen's to Complete URC Derby Double
Ospreys returned to St Helen's in style, beating Dragons again to sweep the United Rugby Championship season series between the Welsh rivals.
Stormers snatch late win over Scarlets in 14-try URC thriller
South Africa's Stormers struck twice late to break Welsh hearts as Scarlets fell in a wild 14-try United Rugby Championship shootout.
Stormers Storm Past Scarlets With Late Double in 14-Try URC Thriller
South Africa's Stormers struck twice late to deny Scarlets in a wild 14-try United Rugby Championship shootout that had everything.
Ireland Run Six Tries Past Springbok Women in Cape Town
Ireland's six-try blitz sinks South Africa on home soil, but a second Cape Town clash gives the Springbok Women a shot at revenge.
Bulls Hold Firm in Pretoria as Ulster's Winless URC Start Hits Four
The Bulls beat Ulster 34-26 in Pretoria, extending their unbeaten home run against Irish opposition and leaving the visitors still searching for a first URC win.
Bulls Hold Off Winless Ulster 34-26 in Pretoria URC Clash
South Africa's Bulls banked a 34-26 home win over Ulster in the URC, leaving the Irish province still searching for a first victory after four games.
Lawes Return Could Reveal Borthwick's Autumn Plan for England
With barely any time to prepare, Borthwick must choose between embracing Premiership chaos and playing it safe, and Courtney Lawes may be the clue.
Welsh Rugby in Uproar as £18m Loss Sparks Calls for WRU Chiefs to Quit
Swansea council wants WRU leaders gone after an £18m loss, and the fallout could reach African-heritage players chasing a future in Welsh rugby.
Christian Wade Hits 101 Tries, Draws Level With Ashton's Prem Record
The ex-NFL hopeful has matched Chris Ashton's 101 Premiership tries, and Newcastle's flying winger looks nowhere near done.
Gloucester Smother Bath 23-5 to Stretch Their Lead at the Top of the Prem
Gloucester's wall of defence ends a Kingsholm drought against Bath and sends them further clear in the Premiership.
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