Rugby Union

England, Ireland, USA and France sign up for the inaugural Rugby X five-a-side tournament in October.

Newcastle hooker Santiago Socino returns to Argentina to improve his international hopes by signing for Super Rugby side Jaguares.

Former Ireland Under-20 fly-half Bill Johnston will move to Ulster from Munster this summer.

London Irish sign forward Ruan Botha from South African Super Rugby side The Sharks on a six-month contract.

RGC and Wales Under-20s prop Sam Wainwright will join English Premiership side Saracens.

Israel Folau will not appeal against his sacking by Rugby Australia but says his decision is "in no way an acceptance of the judicial panel's findings".

Gloucester and former Scotland prop Kyle Traynor is to retire from professional rugby union at the end of the Premiership season.

From Glasgow Warriors to Game of Thrones and Emilia Clarke, Joe Naufahu talks BBC Scotland through his journey from professional rugby player to Dothraki warlord.

Ospreys coach Allen Clarke says he has overcome sleepless nights after guiding his region to the Champions Cup next season.

Ospreys coach Allen Clarke says it is not a foregone conclusion that Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones has played his last game for the region.

England captain Dylan Hartley could feature for the first time in five months in Northampton's Premiership semi-final at Exeter.

Exeter host Northampton and Saracens face Gloucester in the play-offs after a chaotic final day in the Premiership.

Defending champions Leinster will play Glasgow in the Pro14 final after a 24-9 victory against Irish rivals Munster.

Scrum-half Ali Price wants Glasgow Warriors fans to pack out Celtic Park and create a Champions League-type atmosphere for the Pro14 final.

Rugby referee Nigel Owens says Israel Folau's sacking by Rugby Australia for anti-gay comments was an important step for the sport.

Team news as Worcester Warriors host Saracens in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (16:00 BST).

Team news as Wasps host Harlequins in Saturday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (16:00 BST).

Team news as Newcastle Falcons host Bristol in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (16:00 BST).

Team news as Sale host Gloucester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (16:00 BST).

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Bath in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (16:00 BST).