Rugby Union

Johnny Sexton's availability for Ireland's second Test against New Zealand demonstrates a failure in rugby's head injury assessment process, say safety campaigners

Namibia will face Kenya for a spot at next year's Rugby World Cup after both sides secured their places in the Rugby Africa Cup final.

Hamish Watson is one of four changes to the Scotland pack for Saturday's second Test against Argentina and will earn his 50th cap.

Wales wing Alex Cuthbert replaces Josh Adams in the only starting change for the second Test in Bloemfontein.

Fit-again Mack Hansen replaces Keith Earls in Ireland's only change for their second Test against New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday.

England will give debuts to centre Guy Porter and wing Tommy Freeman for the second Test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

South Africa have disrespected Wales by making 14 changes for Saturday's second Test, says legendary former scrum-half Sir Gareth Edwards.

Wales women add more professional players to their ranks as head coach Ioan Cunningham commits his future.

Australia second row Darcy Swain will miss the rest of the series against England after being sent off in Saturday's first Test victory.

South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber makes 14 changes to the starting side to face Wales for the second Test on Saturday.

World champions South Africa will play Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate in November.

St Helens and Wales winger Regan Grace will leave at the end of the 2022 Super League season to switch codes with French Top 14 side Racing 92.

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is passed fit to play in the second Test of the three-match series against New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday.

England wing Jonny May is set to miss the team's second Test against Australia on Saturday as he recovers from Covid.

Wales tight-head prop Dillon Lewis will have another chance to tackle South Africa this Saturday.

London Irish sign Australia international Joe Powell from Super Rugby Pacific side Melbourne Rebels.

Wales have not ruled out prop Tomas Francis of the South Africa summer tour but insist his health will come first.

Sale Sharks flanker Tom Curry has been ruled out of the rest of England's tour of Australia because of concussion.

After Saturday's narrow defeat in Pretoria, who would you pick to start for Wales' second of three Tests against South Africa in Bloemfontein?

The Test loss to Argentina exposed a soft underbelly in the team and it's sending Scotland spinning into reverse, writes Tom English.