Former dual-code international Bev Risman has died at the age of 85, the Rugby Football League has announced.
Susie Appleby says Exeter are 'ready for history,' while Gloucester-Hartpury's Natasha Hunt applauded the change to 'Queensholm' for the Premier 15s final.
Ireland international forward Jean Kleyn has been cleared to represent South Africa under new eligibility rules.
England will head to Japan to play a Test against the Brave Blossoms on their home soil for the first time next year.
Players from Northampton and Leicester, including Courtney Lawes and Ben Youngs, will join England's World Cup training squad in Brighton.
The WRU was responsible for a "serious failure of governance" and missed opportunities to act on concerning behaviour, a report has found.
Steve Borthwick is "very hopeful" Billy Vunipola will be able to feature in England's World Cup warm-up fixtures as the forward continues his recovery from a knee injury.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has claimed had he known about Wales' issues, he would not have returned for a second spell in charge.
Former England rugby union international Paul Rendall has died at the age of 69 after a battle with motor neurone disease.
Zach Mercer, Danny Care and Val Rapava-Ruskin are included in England's initial 28-player Rugby World Cup training squad.
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced new, enhanced contracts for England's women's team.
British tennis star Jodie Burrage says London Irish filing for administration is 'devastating and sad' for her rugby playing partner Ben White.
Tuesday brought news London Irish had been suspended from the Premiership due to financial issues - a third club from 13 to hit the rocks in eight months.
London Irish have filed for administration after being suspended from all competitions by the RFU, the club have announced.
London Irish have been hit with three winding-up petitions from the Government's tax authority HMRC.
Dual-code international John Bentley on Leeds' Magic Weekend tribute to his former Newcastle team-mate Doddie Weir.
London Irish have been granted an extension until June 6 to meet the RFU's criteria for survival as a Premiership club.
Warren Gatland has lost another experienced player ahead of the Rugby World Cup as Rhys Webb quits Welsh rugby.
A French court on Tuesday handed rugby international Mohamed Haouas a one-year prison sentence after a fast-track trial for alleged domestic violence.
The RFU's Club Financial Viability Group will meet again on Wednesday night to decide on a takeover deadline extension.