Rugby Union

Wales avoid an embarrassing defeat against Hong Kong to win their final World Cup pool match 39-15.

Sonny Bill Williams will start at centre in New Zealand's Rugby Championship opener against Australia after completing a four-match ban.

Dave Rennie is already making his mark after only three days as Glasgow Warriors head coach, according to Mike Blair.

Cardiff Blues prop Taufa'ao Filise celebrating a new contract aged 40 as he gets ready to pack down in a combined 112-year old front row.

Ireland make six changes for Thursday's Women's World Cup game against France where only victory will earn the hosts a semi-finals spot.

New head coach Dave Rennie wants to add depth and consistency to his Glasgow Warriors side.

Teenage flanker Lleucu George handed her first start for Wales in Women's Rugby World Cup pool match against Hong Kong.

England women make six changes for their Pool B World Cup decider with the USA in Dublin on Thursday.

The "mental torture" of injuries played a part in Manu Tuilagi's latest off-field indiscretion, says his Leicester Tigers head coach Matt O'Connor.

Harlequins flanker Luke Wallace will have surgery after dislocating his hip in a pre-season match against London Irish.

Australia international Christian Lealiifano says there were times during his recovery from leukaemia that he thought he would not play rugby again.

Stuart Hogg is warned by new Glasgow Warriors boss Dave Rennie that "reputations go out the window" as the full-back battles for fitness.

Ireland mount a spirited second-half comeback to beat brave Japan 24-14 and keep their Women's World Cup semi-final hopes alive.

Deon Davids admits he faces a mammoth task to rebuild his Southern Kings squad with only three weeks to go before their first Pro14 match.

Tadgh Beirne, Scarlets' Irish lock, has been offered a contract extension head coach Wayne Pivac reveals.

Ireland manager Tom Tierney opts to rest some players for Sunday's second match at the Women's World Cup against Japan.

Emily Scarratt starts at outside centre for England as the defending champions make 10 changes for Sunday's World Cup match with Italy.

Wales make two changes to their starting side for the Women's Rugby World Cup pool match against Canada on Sunday.

Every player in England's squad will have a chance to prove themselves before the World Cup knock-out stages, says lead coach Scott Bemand.

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