Rugby Union

Phil Bennett, the legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half who elevated rugby union to an art form, dies at the age of 73.

Legendary Wales, British and Irish Lions and Llanelli fly-half Phil Bennett has died at the age of 73.

Wales captain Dan Biggar says he hopes to be OK for the summer tour of South Africa after limping off in Northampton's defeat against Leicester.

Danny Care earns a recall to the England squad, almost four years since his last international appearance.

Glasgow Warriors "need a Richard Cockerill type" as they seek to replace Danny Wilson as head coach, says former Scotland prop Peter Wright.

New Zealand make it two wins out of two in the Pacific Four Series with a 28-0 victory over Canada.

Former rugby league star Suliasi Vunivalu is one of six uncapped players named in Australia's squad for next month's three-Test series against England.

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall says the loyalty of staff "saved the club" during their enforced season in the Championship.

South Africa call up eight uncapped players to their 43-man squad for an international campaign that begins against visitors Wales in July.

Ulster let slip a five-point lead against 14-man Stormers to miss out on the United Rugby Championship final.

Team news as Saracens host Harlequins in Saturday's Premiership fixture at StoneX Stadium (13:30 BST).

Team news as Leicester host Northampton in Saturday's Premiership semi-final at Mattioli Woods Welford Road (16:30 BST).

Full-back Henry Arundell signs a new "long-term" contract with Premiership side London Irish.

Ulster hooker Rob Herring is looking forward to 'home' support in Cape Town as they prepare for their URC semi-final with Stormers on Saturday.

Worcester back-row forward Tom Dodd signs a new one-year contract with the Premiership club.

English rugby needs more risk-takers in order to flourish, says Northampton director of rugby Chris Boyd.

Jonny Sexton is passed fit and will start on the bench for Leinster's URC semi-final with the Bulls on Friday.

Saracens sign Argentine tight-head prop Eduardo Bello from Zebre ahead of the 2022-23 season.

Versatile back Will Joseph signs a new long-term deal with London Irish.

Harlequins back row Will Evans says he could "name a few more intimidating grounds" than Saracens' stadium ahead of their Premiership semi-final.