WXV: Wales' Seren Lockwood out of USA Test with Carys Cox set for return
Scrum-half Seren Lockwood is out of Wales' second WXV Test, against USA, after failing a head injury assessment.
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Australia vs South Africa: Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus makes 13 changes to starting side for Perth Test after series win over All Blacks
South Africa have made 13 changes to the side that won the three-match series against the All Blacks to take on Australia in Perth; <strong><em>Watch Australia take on South Africa in a one-off Test on Sunday September 27, with kick-off at 10.45am, live on Sky Sports+</em></strong>
Man of Steel 2026: Brad O'Neill, Adam Keighran and Lachie Miller named on three-player shortlist
The winner of the Man of Steel award will be announced on Tuesday September 29; Jake Connor is the reigning Man of Steel but is not on the shortlist;<strong> The play-offs are under way, live on Sky Sports, and continue through until the Grand Final from Old Trafford on October 3</strong>
England rugby: Shaun Edwards' Red Roses move inspired by mother - Marlie Packer
England back row Marlie Packer says defence coach Shaun Edwards' surprise move into the Red Roses set-up was partly inspired by his late mother Phyllis.
Newcastle: 'Start-up' side ready to tap into Red Bull spirit for new season
Head coach Dan McFarland is excited to have the backing of Newcastle Red Bulls' owners as he tries to fuse a new team together in the Prem this season.
Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan: The Wales captains looking to conquer England
Wales captains Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan prepare to make their Prem debuts for Gloucester after moving from Ospreys.
Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors under RFL investigation over conduct
Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors are issued letters to inform them there will be an independent investigation into their conduct over the past 12 months.
Scarlets 'ready to come out fighting' amid uncertain future - Davies
Scarlets director of rugby Nigel Davies says talk about the organisation's long-term future has galvanised his squad before the new season starts this weekend.
Henry Pollock: Eddie Hearn says back row 'left money on the table' with Northampton deal
Henry Pollock turned down rival offers worth much more than his Northampton extension, which will earn him over £400,000 a year, says adviser Eddie Hearn.
Marlie Packer chats to Sky Sports about England's Red Roses losing their winning run, planning a response vs New Zealand and motherhood
After England's Red Roses lost their 39-Test winning run dating back to 2022 last week in a 26-26 draw vs Canada, experienced back-row Marlie Packer speaks exclusively to Sky Sports ahead of WXV Global Series Test vs New Zealand at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham this Saturday (3pm kick-off)
Henry Pollock: England star signs new multi-year deal with Northampton Saints to stay with defending PREM champions
Henry Pollock's contract with Northampton Saints had been due to expire at the end of the 2026-27 season; the England international previously said he was open to exploring all options over his future
Henry Pollock: England flanker extends deal with Northampton
Henry Pollock has brought an end to his contract stand-off with Northampton, saying it was ultimately "a very easy decision" to sign an extension.
From Odisha’s villages to the Asian Games: The stories behind India’s women’s rugby squad
Asian Games 2026 News: Kolkata: Odisha’s rugby pipeline continues to power the Indian women’s sevens programme, with four players from the state earning selection in the squ.
Women's Lions tour a 'top goal' for Wales prop Sisilia Tuipulotu
Wales prop Sisilia Tuipulotu says selection for next year's inaugural British and Irish Lions women's tour is among her top rugby priorities.
Wheelchair Super League Grand Final: Halifax Panthers beat Leeds Rhinos 64-24 to become double treble winners
Standout performances from Jack Brown and Rob Hawkins helped Halifax Panthers recover from going 8-0 behind early on and claim another triumph in the Wheelchair Super League Grand Final
England 48-15 Australia: Red Roses' seven-try second-half blitz earns win in WXV Global Series opener
Seven tries in the second half saw England open their WXV Global series with a win over Australia; Next, England meet Canada in a repeat of their 2025 World Cup final at Sandy Park in Exeter on September 19; they round off the home leg of the series against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium
England rugby squad: Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant told to ‘go above’ Gallagher Prem rivals to earn spot back
The England internationals have returned to the Gallagher Prem but were left out of Steve Borthwick’s side’s recent camp; Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant have five competitive fixtures to play themselves into the autumn squad
South Africa vs New Zealand: Cape Town stadium low jet flypast probed by South African aviation authority
South Africa's aviation authority is reviewing a low flypast by two passenger jets, with plans for another flyover withdrawn; <strong>watch every minute of New Zealand's tour of South Africa exclusively live on Sky Sports</strong>