WRU appoints Siwan Lillicrap as first head of women's coaching and development
Former captain Siwan Lillicrap is named head of women's coaching and development by the Welsh Rugby Union.
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Red Roses name 25 World Cup winners in 36-player squad for home leg of WXV Global Series
England face Australia on Saturday 12 September, before meeting Canada in a repeat of their 2025 World Cup final clash a week later; they round off the home leg of the series against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium in front of over 50,000 spectators on Saturday 26 September
Gareth Anscombe: Scarlets hope fly-half debut against Dragons after paperwork issue
Scarlets hope Gareth Anscombe can debut against Dragons on Friday after a registration issue prevented him from playing against Exeter Chiefs.
Smaller ball in women's rugby: England players give verdict
A smaller ball is being trialled in women's international rugby union for September and October's WXV Global Series - and it is dividing opinion.
England rugby squad: Captain Maro Itoje returns but Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant made to wait after Prem returns
Lawes and Marchant are available for selection after returning from French clubs, but Steve Borthwick wants to see how they bed back into the Gallagher Prem before deciding on their international futures; Archie McParland and Kepueli Tuipulotu get call-ups
England: Maro Itoje in training squad for Nations Championship games
Second row Maro Itoje returns to the England set-up after being named in a 36-man training squad for this autumn's Nations Championship matches.
'In my blood' - the Wales rugby stars giving back to boyhood clubs
Modern sport can leave home a long way behind, but Welsh rugby is different, with many elite players remaining deeply connected to their roots.
Argentina 28-28 Australia: Wallabies claim series win after draw in ill-disciplined final Test in Mendoza
Argentina were reduced to 13 players for the closing stages, which proved decisive as Australia claimed a series win; Watch the fourth and final Test between New Zealand and South Africa in Baltimore, USA, live on Sky Sports Action from 10pm next Saturday
Argentina 28-28 Australia: Wallabies claim series win after draw in ill-disciplined final Test in Mendoza
Argentina were reduced to 13 players for the closing stages, which proved decisive as Australia claimed a series win; <strong>Watch the fourth and final Test between South Africa and New Zealand in Baltimore, USA, live on Sky Sports Action on Saturday from 10pm</strong>
Super League: Leeds Rhinos 8-40 Wigan - Warriors close on League Leaders' Shield
Wigan Warriors move within touching distance of winning the League Leaders' Shield after a superb victory at closest rivals Leeds Rhinos.
Super League: Catalans 16-28 York Knights - Dream win in Perpignan
York Knights go 10th in Super League as they run in five tries to beat Catalans Dragons in Perpignan.
Leeds Rhinos Women 12-50 Wigan Warriors Women: Nine-try Warriors obliterate second-place Rhinos in further show of dominance
Wigan Warriors Women are already through to the Women's Grand Final after clinching the League Leaders' Shield; They are hunting a back-to-back treble; <strong> watch the Grand Final live on Sky Sports on Sunday September 27 (5.30pm kick-off)</strong>
South Africa 29-24 New Zealand: Springboks edge thriller to take 2-1 series lead in Soweto
South Africa beat New Zealand in thrilling third Test to secure 2-1 series lead and hand Siya Kolisi his record 55th victory as Springboks captain; series concludes with fourth and final Test in Baltimore, USA, on Saturday, live on Sky Sports
South Africa 29-24 New Zealand - Boks take 2-1 series lead
South Africa eventually overpower a spirited New Zealand as the world champions came on strong in the final quarter in Soweto to take a 2-1 series lead.
Live music event for charity to raise cash for Christmas dinners
Proceeds from the event help fund Christmas for families struggling financially in the South East.
Super League: Leigh Leopards 48-10 St Helens - Leigh book play-off spot, Saints to miss out
Leigh Leopards secure a Super League top-six finish by thrashing St Helens, ending Saints' hopes of reaching the play-offs.
Super League: Hull KR 36-6 Huddersfield Giants
Reigning Super League champions Hull KR make sure of their place in this season's play-offs with a dominant win over Huddersfield Giants.
South Africa vs New Zealand: Siya Kolisi urges Boks to seize spirit of Soweto
Captain Siya Kolisi calls on the Springboks to summon inspiration from Soweto's pivotal part in South Africa's history as they host New Zealand on Saturday.