Rugby Union

New Zealand's Beauden Barrett will play in Japan in 2021 but will still be available to play for the All Blacks.

Hoskins Sotutu's superb Super Rugby form has reportedly attracted the attention of Eddie Jones, but could the England-qualified Blue really turn out in Test white?

For the first time since his professional debut in 2016, Jacob Stockdale finds time to reflect on an action-packed career to date.

The Welsh Rugby Union wants a new head coach to lead the women's teams into the 2021 World Cup and 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Manu Tuilagi is one of five players who have left Leicester Tigers, the Premiership club confirm.

Saracens sign Namibia international back-row Janco Venter from Championship side Jersey Reds.

Northampton Saints players and staff agree to take a 10% wage cut for the next 12 months.

Dragons sign Wales-qualified second-row Joe Maksymiw from Connacht on a long-term contract.

Former South Africa player Mahlatse Ralepelle is banned for eight years after he was found guilty of a doping offence.

Former Wales wing Glenn Webbe supports rugby players following other sportspeople by taking a knee before games.

Wales prop Rhys Carre returns to Cardiff Blues from Saracens after almost one season with the English club.

Courtney Lawes, Dan Biggar and Rory Hutchinson are among 19 players to sign new contracts with Northampton Saints.

Worcester Warriors’ former Wasps stand-off Billy Searle extends his deal with the Premiership club until 2023.

Saracens sign tight-head prop Alec Clarey from Championship team Jersey Reds.

New Zealand are declared winners of the men's and women's World Sevens Series titles after the cancellation of the remaining rounds.

Outgoing Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys says the Covid-19 pandemic will have a permanent impact on how professional clubs operate.

Worcester wing Melani Nanai signs a new contract with the Premiership club until at least 2023.

The futures of several senior Leicester players are unclear because of a contract dispute, reports BBC Radio Leicester.

Leinster winger James Lowe will become eligible to play for Ireland in November after signing a new three-year deal with the Irish province.

Saracens captain Brad Barritt agrees a contract extension to the end of the season when he will leave the club.