Rugby Union

Danny Cipriani is left out of England's latest 38-man training camp travelling to Treviso in Italy.

Championship side Cornish Pirates sign New Zealand-born centre Shae Tucker on a two-year contract.

Altitude, wrestling and Gatland on the tackle bags - inside Wales' gruelling World Cup camp

Number eight Taulupe Faletau is back with Wales' World Cup training squad after a "frustrating" long-term absence through injury.

New Zealand held off a spirited Argentina to win in their first Rugby Championship match of the season in Buenos Aires.

Herschel Jantjies scores two tries on his debut as South Africa beat Australia 35-17 on Saturday in the opening match of the Rugby Championship season in Johannesburg.

Ulster rugby prospect Aaron Sexton narrowly fails to land a medal by coming fourth in the 200m final at the European Under-20 Championships.

England finished third in Pool C at the Lodz Sevens in the final round of the Rugby Europe Grand Prix Series.

Wales assistant fitness coach Huw Bennett says being fitter than other teams at the 2019 World Cup is their aim.

Northampton Saints sign hooker Michael van Vuuren from Premiership rivals Bath.

Wales back-rower Aaron Shingler feared a knee injury would force him to retire, but the Scarlet is confident he will now be fit for the World Cup.

The sport's governing body in New Zealand said the tickets had been re-sold on the secondary market.

South African twins Dan and Jean-Luc du Preez sign permanent deals with Sale Sharks, having initially agreed to join on loan.

Prop Gareth Milasinovich will miss much of his debut season with Ulster with a knee ligament injury.

Billy Vunipola is determined not to disrupt England's World Cup plans and regrets the impact of defending Israel Folau's anti-gay comments on his team-mates.

Hooker Harry Thacker and wing Luke Morahan are two of seven players to sign extended contracts with Bristol Bears.

Lock Dominic Day leaves Premiership side Saracens after two seasons to join Major League Rugby side San Diego Legion.

Edinburgh back-row Magnus Bradbury vows to improve his consistency as he seeks to secure a place in Scotland's World Cup squad.

Australian utility back James O'Connor could make his international return this weekend after a six-year absence.

Worcester Warriors allow head coach Rory Duncan - a target for South African side Southern Kings - to leave Sixways.