Rugby Union

Head coach Richard Cockerill says Edinburgh are relishing a crack at the "galacticos" of Montpellier and Toulon in the Champions Cup.

Danny Cipriani is in strong contention to make his first England start in a decade in Saturday's third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Holders Leinster are pooled with Wasps, Bath and Toulouse as the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup draws are made.

Bristol Bears add former Australia captain and Wasps flanker George Smith on a six-month deal to provide injury cover.

Wales number eight Ross Moriarty is given a four-week ban following his red card against Argentina.

Ireland will play Argentina, world champions New Zealand and the United States of America in their home autumn internationals in November.

Scotland are spoiled for choice at centre, but James Lang aims to use Saturday's match against Argentina to stake his claim.

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.