Rugby Union

Worcester boss Alan Solomons says forward Cornell Du Preez's fractured larynx against Wasps was a freak accident.

Saracens prop Juan Figallo is set to be out of action for four months, while centre Duncan Taylor will be sidelined long term.

England head coach Eddie Jones says that coaches "aren't being treated like professionals".

Fly-half Danny Cipriani will be judged solely on his performances on the pitch for Gloucester, says England head coach Eddie Jones.

BBC Sport visits Worcester Valkyries - last season's bottom side - as they bid to achieve their first ever Premier 15s victory.

England will play a Test match in Newcastle for the first time next year in preparation for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Ireland will play Six Nations rivals England, Wales and Italy to help them prepare for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Wales will play both England and Ireland in home and away fixtures next summer as part of their 2019 Rugby World Cup preparations.

Premiership Rugby owners will hold a board meeting next week to discuss a potential £275m takeover of the league.

Leicester Tigers interim head coach Geordan Murphy says having the role on a permanent basis would be a "dream job".

Bath and England back rower Zach Mercer signs two-year contract extension at the Recreation Ground.

New Ulster fly-half Billy Burns says he is "ambitious" to play for Ireland but is focusing on performing well for Ulster.

Leicester Tigers head coach Matt O'Connor leaves the club with immediate effect, 48 hours after losing 40-6 at Exeter in their opening Premiership game of the season.

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter praises Matt Kvesic's transformation from fringe player over the summer.

Bristol full-back Charles Piutau does not need surgery on a shoulder injury and could return to action in late October.

Worcester Warriors say forward Cornell du Preez needs "further larynx surgery" after a throat injury in their season opener.

Welsh Rugby Union Martyn Phillips says the governing body is considering the future of national dual contracts.

Dave Rennie hails Glasgow Warriors' "character" as they open their Pro14 campaign with a 27-26 bonus-point win at Connacht.

Stuart Hogg's late drop goal gives Glasgow a dramatic bonus point victory over Connacht in their opening game of the PRO14.

"Unacceptable" Edinburgh "must get better" after losing their opening Pro14 match to Ospreys, says Richard Cockerill.