Rugby Union

Scotland boosted their Women's World Cup qualification bid with a bonus-point victory against Spain.

Ireland revive their hopes of World Cup qualification with a gutsy 15-7 win over Italy in Parma.

Defending champions Harlequins suffer their first defeat of the Premier 15s season as an impressive Exeter claim a 24-12 victory at the Stoop.

Australia secure their second successive win over world champions South Africa in the Rugby Championship.

Team news as Danny Cipriani makes his Premiership debut for Bath against Sale at the AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday (17:00 BST).

The 2021-22 Premiership campaign begins with new laws introduced to improve player welfare and encourage attacking play.

With the new Premiership season starting on Friday, have a go at this 10-question quiz.

Team news as defending champions Harlequins travel to Newcastle Falcons in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (15:00 BST).

Fly-half Stacey Flood says Ireland must not "overcomplicate things" in Sunday's must-win World Cup qualifier against Italy in Parma.

Team news as Worcester Warriors host London Irish in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (15:00 BST).

Team news as Northampton Saints host Gloucester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm (15:00 BST).

Sport fans will need to show a pass proving they have been fully vaccinated or had a negative Covid test to attend large-scale events in Wales from 11 October.

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Exeter Chiefs in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Mattioli Woods Welford Road (15:00 BST).

Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam signs a new contract with the Premiership club to keep him at Ashton Gate until the summer of 2028.

Emily Robinson jokes that she needs to make her parents half and half clothing for when she plays her sister Flo.

How will Saracens fare on their return to the Premiership, following a year in the second tier for breaching the salary cap?

Ulster sign South African World Cup-winning back-row forward Duane Vermeulen, who will join the province following the autumn Tests in November.

Team news as newly promoted Saracens travel to Bristol in Friday's Premiership curtain-raiser at Ashton Gate (19:45 BST).

Wales and Lions back George North signs two-year tailored agreement with Ospreys and the Welsh Rugby Union.

BBC Sport looks at the chances of all 13 sides ahead of the new Premiership rugby union season.