North scores two tries against Wales in final match before retirement

North scored two tries for the Barbarians in his final appearance before retirement as they lost narrowly to Wales.

George criticises academy player Auvaa's behaviour in nightclub incident

Jamie George has criticised his Saracens team-mate Totoa Auvaa's "unacceptable" behaviour during the nightclub incident which led to cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being dropped by England but insisted he was "a good kid".

Saracens player avoids punishment for England cricket nightclub incident

A Saracens academy player has avoided formal punishment over an incident at a London nightclub that rocked English cricket and led to captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson being stood down from the second Test against New Zealand.

George to captain England in Nations Championship as Itoje rested

England head coach Steve Borthwick has rested captain Maro Itoje for the inaugural Nations Championship, with Jamie George set to lead the side for their summer fixtures against South Africa, Fiji, and Argentina.

Nations Championship: All you need to know about rugby's new-look tournament

It's been labelled a "tectonic shift", set to shake up the world of rugby union, but what is the Nations Championship - and how will it revolutionise the game? Here's all you need to know…

Ireland captain Doris ruled out of Nations Championship

Ireland duo Caelan Doris and Tommy O'Brien have been replaced by Bryn Ward and Zac Ward for the Nations Championship Southern Series due to injury.

Pollock: 'Pressure is a privilege - Prem title a dream with my boyhood club'

Janse van Rensburg makes debut as England fall to France in non-cap international

Benhard Janse van Rensburg’s hopes of a try-scoring England debut were dashed by fumbling hands as France emerged conclusive 35-19 winners in their non-cap international in Vannes.

Kildunne signs for Bristol Bears after Harlequins exit

Bristol Bears have announced the signing of England star Ellie Kildunne following her departure from Harlequins at the end of the 2026 season.

Borthwick: 'Very realistic' that Itoje misses England summer fixtures

England captain Maro Itoje missing all three of his side's summer fixtures is "very realistic", according to head coach Steve Borthwick.

Key Ireland quartet ruled out of Nations Championship

Ireland will face Nations Championship Tests away to Australia and New Zealand next month without a number of key players, including Jack Crowley, Andrew Porter and Mack Hansen.

'Magic, controversy, drama' - Prem Rugby's greatest finals revisited

Ahead of Saturday's Northampton Saints vs Exeter Chiefs Prem Rugby final at Twickenham, Sky Sports looks back at the greatest witnessed so far...

Northampton reach Prem final with fine win over East Midlands rivals Leicester

Northampton claimed East Midlands bragging rights and a place in the Gallagher Prem final after eventually subduing Leicester in a thrilling 45-31 victory at Franklin's Gardens.

Saracens' Willis wins Prem player of the season

Saracens number eight Tom Willis has been crowned Gallagher Prem player of the season for 2025-26 ahead of his move to Bordeaux.

Borthwick names England training squad amid 'ongoing conversations' on Itoje

England captain Maro Itoje has not been included in head coach Steve Borthwick's training squad ahead of July's Nations Championship amid "ongoing conversations" around the lock's involvement in the summer.

Yapp: All four nations will comprise Lions squad, not just England

British and Irish Lions Women's head coach Jo Yapp insists the squad for next year's inaugural tour of New Zealand will include players from each of the four unions, not just the Red Roses.

RFU council member resigns over discriminatory Alphonsi comments

Rugby Football Union Council member Matt Smith has resigned over discriminatory online comments he posted about World Cup-winning former England international Maggie Alphonsi.