An Australian rugby league club has taken an weird decision to wear rainbow jerseys in celebration of gay pride. As a result of this unpredicted decision seven players from Manly Warringah Sea Eagles announced to boycott a key match which will be played against the the Roosters.

Saracens Women officially announced the join of England winger Jess Breach into their squad from their rivals Harlequins Women. Jess Breach has made 55 appearances for the club and scored 61 tries during the spell.

Former rugby league star Ricky Bibey, he was just in his 40's has been found dead inside a riverside hotel in Florence, Italy. The 40-year-old retired forward, from Manchester, was working as an estate agent. He was found dead in his room at the Hotel Continentale.

Harlequins Women officials have announced the former England international Amy Turner as their new head coach ahead of next season.

Ollie Chessum, a Leicesterian, is going to make his debut for England squad in the series decider against Australia.

Queensland claimed the State of the Origin series in dramatic fashion with a famous 22-12 victory over New South Wales on Brisbane home turf, to gift their head coach Billy Slater a first series win.

Ireland had an impressive victory over Maori All Blacks in a cracking game before 12,000 packed fans in the Sky Stadium in Wellington. The Maori All Blacks were smashed by Ireland with 30-24, just a six-point victory for Ireland.