New Zealand is mourning the loss of a promising talent as Super Rugby winger Connor Garden-Bachop has passed away at the age of 25.

Ireland has selected full-back Hugo Keenan for their men's sevens squad at the upcoming Paris Olympics this summer.

England's Alex Dombrandt, the number eight player, revealed that he and his fellow team members have delved into intense training sessions to acclimate themselves to the scorching heat and humidity of Tokyo this weekend.

Cardiff flanker James Botham has been included in Wales' men's training squad for Saturday's game against South Africa and the upcoming tour of Australia.

In a thrilling URC semi-final at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Leinster narrowly lost to the Bulls in a hard-fought battle.

Ryan Hall made history by scoring his 248th Super League try as Hull KR rallied to defeat Huddersfield 32-6 at Craven Park.

Head coach Steve Borthwick has encouraged his young England players to step out of the shadows as they aim to make history this summer.