Rugby Union

The 2021-22 Premiership campaign begins with new laws introduced to improve player welfare and encourage attacking play.

With the new Premiership season starting on Friday, have a go at this 10-question quiz.

Fly-half Stacey Flood says Ireland must not "overcomplicate things" in Sunday's must-win World Cup qualifier against Italy in Parma.

Team news as Worcester Warriors host London Irish in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (15:00 BST).

Team news as Northampton Saints host Gloucester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm (15:00 BST).

Sport fans will need to show a pass proving they have been fully vaccinated or had a negative Covid test to attend large-scale events in Wales from 11 October.

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Exeter Chiefs in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Mattioli Woods Welford Road (15:00 BST).

Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam signs a new contract with the Premiership club to keep him at Ashton Gate until the summer of 2028.

Emily Robinson jokes that she needs to make her parents half and half clothing for when she plays her sister Flo.

How will Saracens fare on their return to the Premiership, following a year in the second tier for breaching the salary cap?

Ulster sign South African World Cup-winning back-row forward Duane Vermeulen, who will join the province following the autumn Tests in November.

Team news as newly promoted Saracens travel to Bristol in Friday's Premiership curtain-raiser at Ashton Gate (19:45 BST).

Wales and Lions back George North signs two-year tailored agreement with Ospreys and the Welsh Rugby Union.

BBC Sport looks at the chances of all 13 sides ahead of the new Premiership rugby union season.

Tabai Matson aims to "add value" at Harlequins after joining the defending Premiership champions as senior coach.

Ex-England and Harlequins winger Ugo Monye says he thinks the new Premiership campaign will be "the most competitive we've had".

Premiership club Northampton Saints and Premier 15s side Loughborough Lightning join up to create an elite women's team.

Wasps sign South African lock Sebastian de Chaves on a short-term deal from Major League Rugby side Austin Gilgronis.

After releasing his autobiography, Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says he is not quite ready to finish the final chapter of his illustrious playing career.

New Rugby Football Union chairman Tom Ilube hopes his appointment to the most senior position in English rugby can inspire others.