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Wales coach Warren Gatland says the decision not to release players for their South Africa game highlights the poor politics of rugby.

Worcester wing Josh Adams and Exeter prop Tomas Francis are called up to the Wales summer squad ahead of the two tests in Argentina.

Flanker Ellis Jenkins is relishing captaining Wales for the first time in Saturday's Test against South Africa but says there are other leaders to help him.

England number eight Billy Vunipola reveals kicking an Australian Rules football was the reason for his latest injury.

Wales' out-of-window Test match against South Africa should not be taking place, says Premiership Rugby boss Mark McCafferty.

An exciting new partnership between Sport England and Volunteer It Yourself is helping transform sports clubs throughout the country.

New England attack coach Scott Wisemantel says he will not be afraid to disagree with head coach Eddie Jones during the tour of South Africa.

Scarlets pair Aaron Shingler and Jonathan Evans will miss the start of the 2018-19 season after undergoing surgery.

Relations between club and country have hit a "roadblock" over the rate of injuries in England training, says Premiership chief.

Bath prop Kane Palma-Newport is to join French second-tier side Colomiers.

Ireland international fly-half Joey Carbery moves from Leinster to inter-provincial rivals Munster for the 2018-19 season.

Ireland skipper Rory Best is ruled out of the three-Test tour in Australia because of a hamstring injury.

London Irish's record try-scorer Topsy Ojo agrees a new contract to stay at the club for a 15th season.

Cardiff Blues scrum-half Tomos Williams is set to make his Test debut against South Africa in Washington on Saturday.

Cardiff Blues chief executive Richard Holland says John Mulvihill's new-look coaching team has a hard act to follow.

Saracens' Richard Wigglesworth says team-mate Alex Goode has got a real passion for fancy dress.

England boss Eddie Jones defends his training methods after stinging criticism from the Bath owner Bruce Craig.

Scotland stand-in captain Stuart McInally is an injury doubt for the summer tour, with Grant Stewart called up as cover.

Gloucester sign South Africa internationals Franco Mostert and Ruan Dreyer from Super Rugby side Lions.

Australia coach Michael Cheika names five uncapped players in his 32-man squad for the three-Test series against Ireland.