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The England international is also charged with larceny, assault on police and resisting arrest.

Former Bath captain Guy Mercer is released from the remainder of his contract by the Premiership club.

The set-up of Welsh and Irish rugby's new development competition, the Celtic Cup, is confirmed.

England and Worcester centre Ben Te'o says his injury problems of the past year left him contemplating his future in the sport.

Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes says Wayne Pivac will prove a success when he switches from Scarlets to Wales head coach after the 2019 World Cup.

England and Worcester centre Ben Te'o says his injury problems of the past year left him contemplating his future in the sport.

Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards will work with the Ospreys this season after previously being linked with the Dragons.

England and Bath back Anthony Watson faces an extended, unspecified lay-off after re-tearing his Achilles tendon.

Edinburgh and Scotland prop Alasdair Dickinson ends his playing career to take up a coaching position with the Scottish Rugby Academy.

Newcastle Falcons sign USA international prop Paul Mullen on a short-term deal.

Leeds Rhinos sign 18-year-old Callum McLelland on a three-and-a-half-year deal as he returns to rugby league.

Scarlets coaches Stephen Jones and Byron Hayward would "be great" for Wales, says British and Irish Lions hooker Ken Owens.

Ulster winger Jacob Stockdale is ruled out for six to eight weeks with a hamstring injury sustained in training.

This week's sport on the BBC includes England v India in the third Test at Trent Bridge, the Boccia World Championships and Premier League football.

Fly-half Dan Biggar says he was happy for Wales to build "strength in depth" on tour without him.

Former Leicester Tigers winger Tom Brady says a fan hurled abuse at his wife and mother as they watched him play in a pre-season friendly.

Northampton's ex-Osprey Dan Biggar would advise more Welsh players to "test themselves" outside the "goldfish bowl" of Wales.

Dragons win, but Cardiff Blues and Ospreys lose in pre-season friendlies.

Wales centre Jamie Roberts swaps red shirt for blue robes at the National Eisteddfod.

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar makes an early return against his former Ospreys side when he lines up for Northampton on Saturday.