Rugby Union

Maro Itoje has never captained his country. He doesn't lead his club. So why do his team-mates think he could rugby's biggest job?

What's at stake as Glasgow and Edinburgh prepare to go head to head in the 1872 Cup second leg?

Saracens' England contingent will be able to "hit the ground running" in the Six Nations despite a lack of game-time, says Sarries boss Mark McCall.

Ospreys and Connacht bring forward their rearranged Pro14 match in Galway to 24 January.

Scarlets and Cardiff Blues will face each other for the second time in a fortnight by bringing forward their Pro14 match to 22 January.

Sale Sharks appoint former England flanker and Saracens forwards and defence coach Alex Sanderson as director of rugby.

The final two rounds of European pool matches that were postponed earlier this week will not be rearranged, Premiership Rugby confirms.

Liam Williams will miss Wales' opening Six Nations game after being given a three-match ban for his red card in Scarlets' loss to Cardiff Blues.

Scotland flanker Jamie Ritchie extends his stay with Edinburgh by signing what the club say is the "longest contract" in their history.

A new documentary shows the world's first gay rugby club challenging conventional perceptions.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says they face a tough challenge to defend the Champions Cup after two rounds of games were suspended.

Leicester Tigers complete the signing of Argentina international hooker Julian Montoya, BBC Radio Leicester understands.

The Women's and Under-20s Six Nations will go ahead in the spring or summer, organisers say.

Eighteen cases of Covid-19 are recorded in Premiership Rugby's latest round of tests on Monday.

Scotland fly-half Duncan Weir says a return home and long-term deal were "too good to turn down" after agreeing to rejoin Glasgow Warriors from Worcester next season.

Prop Kyle Sinckler will miss England's Six Nations opener against Scotland after being banned for swearing at a referee.

The Premier 15s league will be suspended for at least two weeks to help reduce the spread of coronavirus.

The French government demands guarantees from England and Ireland before it allows its national team to travel for away Six Nations games.

Worcester Warriors full-back Melani Nanai is likely to miss the rest of the season with a torn hamstring.

Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh will meet at Scotstoun on Saturday evening in their rearranged Pro14 fixture.