Rugby Union

Paddy Jackson hopes to recapture his best form after training with his new Perpignan team-mates for the first time.

England full-back Mike Brown says he is "not a robot" after a verbal altercation with a fan following Saturday's defeat in South Africa.

Former Ulster players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding could play for Ireland again in the future, says IRFU performance chief David Nucifora.

England head coach Eddie Jones says he has no concerns about own position despite a fifth Test defeat in a row.

Head coach Eddie Jones says England are working hard to turn their fortunes round. The team have lost their last five Test matches.

Chief executive Mark Dodson defends his management style as Scottish Rugby launches a "full review" amid accusations of a "toxic" culture.

Danny Wilson is confirmed as Scotland's new forwards coach after Scottish Rugby agrees terms with Wasps to release him.

Scotland's inexperience in the spine of their team cost them dear against the USA, believes former prop Peter Wright.

England head coach Eddie Jones retains the support of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) despite his losing a fifth match in a row on Saturday.

Wales and England are "poles apart" as the teams prepare for next year's World Cup, says Warren Gatland.

Hosts France put in a dominant performance to beat England 33-25 and win the World Rugby U20 Championship on home soil.

Matt Fagerson, Luke Hamilton, Ruaridh Jackson, Duncan Taylor and Grant Stewart will not feature in Scotland's final summer tour match against Argentina.

Ireland are treating their decider against Australia as a cup final as they seek a first southern hemisphere series win since 1979, says Rob Kearney.

Wales Under-20s finish seventh at the Junior World Championship as they comfortably see off Italy in Beziers.

Scottish Rugby "do not recognise or accept" recent comments about its culture and staff after it was described as "toxic".

Exeter Chiefs flanker Julian Salvi retires from playing rugby and is named defence coach by the Premiership runners-up.

England number eight Billy Vunipola broke his arm during England's defeat by South Africa on Saturday.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend admits some players won't get a chance to put their shock defeat by the USA behind them.

Wing Josh Adams describes his first try for Wales, a memorable solo effort in their second Test win against Argentina.

After rising to the challenge of their second Test against Argentina, flanker Ellis Jenkins says Wales are well-placed for the 2019 World Cup in Japan.