Rugby Union

Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions forward Sandy Carmichael has died at the age of 77.

A revolutionary 12-a-side competition launching next year appears to have been killed off by World Rugby.

British and Irish Lions and England back Elliot Daly could return to action for Saracens in early December.

Four uncapped players will start Scotland's Autumn Nations Series opener against Tonga on Saturday.

Mary Healy, Ella Roberts, Maeve Og O'Leary, Alana McInerny, Grace Browne Moran and Shannon Touhey are in the Ireland panel for the Autumn Tests against USA and Japan.

Johnny Sexton says his longevity in international rugby can be attributed to his ability to bounce back from disappointment as the Ireland captain prepares to win his 100th cap.

Worcester Warriors boss Jonathan Thomas insists his team are good enough to get over a few "bumps in the road".

England captain Owen Farrell says he would "love" to help Marcus Smith's development as an international fly-half during the Autumn series.

Stuart Hogg feels "ready to rock and roll again" after feeling "physically and mentally drained" at the end of the summer.

Northampton Saints sign tight-head prop Conor Carey from French club Perpignan on a contract to the end of the season.

London Irish sign Argentina wing Lucio Cinti Luna on an undisclosed deal.

Alex Cuthbert is added to the Wales squad for the autumn series games against New Zealand, South Africa, Fiji and Australia.

Scotland lose centre Mark Bennett and hooker Fraser Brown to injury ahead of Saturday's opening Autumn Nations series encounter with Tonga.

Full-back Liam Williams is a fitness doubt for Wales' opening autumn Test against New Zealand on Saturday.

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says his side need to "get on with things" after a third defeat in six matches.

BBC Look East attends a training session for the joint women's team set up by Northampton Saints and Loughborough Lightning.

New Zealand captain Les Elder discusses changing priorities after giving birth and improving knowledge around pregnancy in sport.

Lions and England forward Maro Itoje says rugby union needs to do more to tackle racism and increase diversity.

Dragons winger Ashton Hewitt talks to Scrum V about black history, the players who have come before him and the current crop, racism in rugby and society, and his role-models.

Watch the best of the action as 14-man Cardiff hold on to beat Dragons at Cardiff Arms Park in round five of the United Rugby Championship.