Rugby Union

Premiership referee Craig Maxwell-Keys says the rugby network has been supportive after he came out as gay via WhatsApp.

Lock Anton Bresler becomes the latest Worcester Warriors player to extend their contract with the Premiership club.

England centre Jonathan Joseph returns from injury as Bath host Clermont Auvergne in the Champions Cup on Friday.

Scotland wing Darcy Graham returns from long-term injury for Edinburgh as Wales back-row Thomas Young is back for Wasps in the European Challenge Cup.

Ireland should have developed their style of play further ahead of the World Cup, an official IRFU review has said.

CEO Raelene Castle defends a decision to settle with the Wallabies star sacked for homophobic remarks.

Ireland's failure to prepare effectively for the humidity in Japan negatively affected their performance at the Rugby World Cup, Rory Best says.

Leicester Tigers forward Harry Wells is banned for two weeks after accepting a charge of dangerous play.

Worcester Warriors' Welsh loose forward Sam Lewis signs a new undisclosed-length contract with the Premiership club.

Sale lock Jean-Luc du Preez is banned for three games after he accepts a charge of "striking an opponent with the shoulder".

Exeter Chiefs bolster their options at hooker by agreeing a loan deal for Newcastle's Kyle Cooper.

Former Scotland captain John Barclay says he is "unbelievably proud" to have "lived his boyhood dream" after retiring from international rugby.

Head coach Geordan Murphy us "hopeful" about keeping Leicester Tigers' in-demand England stars together as interest in them intensifies.

Bristol Bears full-back Charles Piutau signs a new two-year contract to keep him with the Premiership club.

The British and Irish Lions are set to play in front of a record crowd of almost 90,000 when they meet world champions South Africa in the first Test of the 2021 tour.

The former Wallabies star had been suing over his controversial sacking for writing anti-gay posts.

London Irish prop Ollie Hoskins is given a one-week ban after accepting a charge of dangerous play in their draw with Bristol.

Bath's Charlie Ewels and Zach Mercer are set to miss two to three months with knee injuries, though neither will need surgery.

Worcester Warriors prop Nick Schonert signs a new undisclosed-length deal with the high-flying Premiership club.

Love Island winner Greg O'Shea has been named in Ireland's squad for their maiden World Sevens Series appearance in Dubai.