Rugby Union

Ex-England full-back Mike Brown signs a new Leicester Tigers deal to remain at the club beyond this season.

Former captain Ciara Griffin says Ireland's players will be "feeling it physically and mentally" after the opening Six Nations hammering by Wales.

More than 200 ex-players accuse governing bodies of failing to protect them against brain injuries.

Lenny Woodard is among more than 200 ex-rugby players who are taking legal action.

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says his side will approach Saturday's Champions Cup knockout tie with Leinster in a positive fashion.

Ireland's Johnny Sexton is "likely" to miss the rest of the season after suffering a groin injury.

Scotland and Exeter full-back Stuart Hogg announces he will retire from rugby after the World Cup in France this autumn.

Northampton Saints captain Lewis Ludlam hopes a two-week break will benefit the team as they look to revive their play-off hopes.

Watch the best moments from the opening round of the Women's Six Nations as Sarah Hunter bows out and Sisilia Tuipulotu reacts to being named player of the match.

Watch United Rugby Championship highlights as Ospreys beat Welsh rivals Dragons 37-18 in Swansea.

Watch United Rugby Championship highlights as Scarlets shock South African side Sharks in Llanelli.

Bath move off the bottom of the Premiership with a bonus-point win over Exeter to dent the Chiefs' top-four ambitions.

Watch highlights as France hold off a dogged Italy to open their Women's Six Nations campaign with a win in Parma.

France hold off a dogged Italy to open their Women's Six Nations campaign with a 22-12 win in Parma.

Welsh rugby clubs have voted in favour of major governance change to the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) board.

With 14 tries this season and getting plaudits from team-mates and pundits alike, is an Ireland debut inevitable for 'try-scoring machine' Tom Stewart.

Tom Stewart scores a hat-trick as Ulster return to United Rugby Championship action with a 32-23 victory over play-off rivals Bulls.

As England captain Sarah Hunter left the Kingston Park pitch with a tearful smile following the victory over Scotland, an era of English rugby ended.

Glasgow Warriors secure an impressive 38-26 win over Munster in the United Rugby Championship at Thomond Park.

London Irish move into the top four of the Premiership after a convincing win over Northampton Saints.