Defending champions Bath book home semi-final as Exeter, Leicester progress

Bath secured home advantage in the Gallagher Prem play-offs after beating Leicester 24-22 at a rainswept Recreation Ground.

Farrell extends Ireland deal to 2031 World Cup

Andy Farrell has signed a contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) to remain Ireland head coach until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.

Alphonsi disappointed by Smith punishment over sexist social media post

Former England international Maggie Alphonsi has criticised the punishment given to Rugby Football Union council member Matthew Smith for posting discriminatory criticism of her.

England star Kildunne to leave Harlequins

England international Ellie Kildunne will leave Harlequins at the end of the season.

Exeter shock Leicester for crucial win to set up final-round play-off drama

Olly Woodburn scored two tries as Exeter pulled off a stunning 35-26 victory in a pulsating contest as Leicester missed the chance to climb to second in the Gallagher Prem table.

Newcastle complete huge comeback win over Sale with last-gasp try

Alex Hearle scored a hat-trick as Newcastle staged an incredible second-half comeback to secure a 45-42 triumph over Sale at Kingston Park. 

Bristol seal comeback win over rivals Bath to keep play-off hopes alive

Bristol upset the form book to beat their West Country rivals Bath 21-19 at Ashton Gate and keep their Prem play-off hopes alive.

Pollock has 'unfinished business' with Lions after Test 'hurt' in Australia

Henry Pollock says he has unfinished British and Irish Lions business and is using the 'hurt' of not featuring in a Test match in Australia as motivation.

Yapp named head coach of first-ever British & Irish Lions women's team

Jo Yapp has been appointed head coach of the first-ever British & Irish Lions women's team.

England’s Mitchell a doubt for Nations Championship due to hamstring injury

Alex Mitchell has emerged as a doubt for the Nations Championship in July after sustaining a pulled hamstring during England’s training camp last week.

Champions Cup final recap: Holders Bordeaux DEMOLISH Leinster in Bilbao

The greatest Champions Cup finals in history ahead of 2026 showpiece

Ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup final between Leinster and Bordeaux-Begles in Bilbao, we look back at the greatest European Cup finals in history...

Borthwick: Itoje may need to miss Nations Championship to rest

England captain Maro Itoje may need to miss the summer's inaugural Nations Championship Tests against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina, head coach Steve Borthwick has told Sky Sports. 

Van Rensburg named in England training camp ahead of Nations Championship

Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Charlie Bracken and Archie McParland have all been named in England's training camp ahead of the inaugural Nations Championship.

How England's Red Roses defied the odds to create more history

Pregnancies, injuries, scepticism and the small matter of a Grand Slam decider on foreign soil.

Scottish rugby great Hastings dies aged 61

Scottish rugby great Scott Hastings has died at the age of 61.

Leicester clinch Prem play-off place with bonus-point win at Sale

Leicester secured a place in the Prem Rugby play-offs with an emphatic 47-33 bonus-point victory at Sale that left them a point behind second-placed Bath.