For there can be no doubt that this has been an unedifying saga for rugby union. There are those within ... with the requirement of 15 or more players to fulfil each fixture exacerbating the ...

Ulster forwards coach Jimmy Duffy has no problem with teams stacking their bench with more forwards than backs.

Christian Wade scored his seventh Gallagher Premiership hat-trick to claim the all-time record, while the Cherry and Whites ...

Follow live BBC Sport coverage, radio commentary and text updates as France take on Scotland in the Women's Six Nations.

Italy defeated Ireland 27-21 in Scott Bemand's first season in charge last year Women's Six Nations, Italy v Ireland Venue: Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma Date: Sunday, 30 March Kick-off ...

No disrespect ... a 38-15 defeat by France in La Rochelle? Who impressed in your opinion? We're also looking for your reaction to Glasgow Warriors 42-0 demolition of Lions in the United Rugby ...

Ireland go into Sunday's game after competing well against France in last weekend's opener in Belfast only to eventually lose out 27-15. "Italy have got a more structured version of themselves ...

Moana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea and winger Solomon Alaimalo return to the starting lineup as they travel to Christchurch ...

Hollie Cunningham, who impressed on debut last week, was crocked in one of the early rucks and the second row forward could play no further part ... future encounters with a polished France side.

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney has survived a vote of no confidence held at a special general meeting, where he faced a call for his dismissal by the board. English rugby's ...

Bill Sweeney survived a motion of no confidence as Rugby Football Union chief executive but his opponents warned that they will be back unless real changes are made. In the first special general ...

Bill Sweeney has survived a vote of no confidence (Kirsty O’Connor/PA) Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney has survived a vote of no confidence held at a special general meeting ...