Rugby Union

Pro14 CEO Martin Anayi believes the league can grow to become the world's best in the coming years.

England fly-half Danny Cipriani is fined £2,000 by his club Gloucester over a nightclub incident in Jersey.

Saints prop Alex Waller has been appointed as the Premiership side's co-captain alongside England skipper Dylan Hartley.

The prospect of Ealing Trailfinders being promoted to the Premiership is cause for concern, says English clubs' boss Mark McCafferty.

Worcester prop Nick Schonert hopes to build on another late season call-up by England coach Eddie Jones.

England and Sale Sharks winger Chris Ashton faces a ban after punching a Castres player in a pre-season friendly.

Public money was also spent by councillors on hiring a vintage plane.

Dan McFarland takes over as Ulster head coach on Monday after the Irish Rugby Football Union secure his early release from Scottish Rugby.

New Zealand put in a dominant second-half performance as they to beat Australia 38-13 in the Rugby Championship opener in Sydney.

Dragons coach Bernard Jackman says they did not have the budget to bring in Shaun Edwards as a defence consultant.

England fly-half Danny Cipriani is charged with improper conduct by the Rugby Football Union after an incident in a Jersey nightclub.

Back-rows Callum Gibbins and Ryan Wilson will co-captain Glasgow Warriors in the coming season.

As the new Pro14 prepares to kick off, the league announces the nominees for last season's dream team.

England still need the rare talent of Danny Cipriani despite his court fine, says Sale boss Steve Diamond.

The England rugby player says he is "truly sorry" after admitting assault and resisting arrest.

Wales hooker Richard Hibbard makes his first start for the Dragons when they take on Northampton in a friendly at Rodney Parade.

Former Australia flanker George Smith says being sacked by Japanese club Suntory does not define him as a player or a person.

Wales flanker Justin Tipuric will take over the Ospreys captaincy from Alun Wyn Jones for the new season.

New Ulster prop Marty Moore says the players have not been distracted by the uncertainty surrounding the arrival of head coach Dan McFarland.

The England international is also charged with larceny, assault on police and resisting arrest.