Rugby Union

England number eight Nathan Hughes "deeply regrets" the social media post that triggered a further two-week ban says coach Eddie Jones.

Team news as Leicester host Scarlets in Friday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Welford Road (19:45 BST).

Leinster scrum-half Nick McCarthy will switch provinces at the end of the season having agreed a two-year deal with Munster.

Team news as Dragons host Northampton in Friday's European Rugby Challenge Cup fixture at Rodney Parade (19:30 BST).

Prop Marty Moore believes Ulster know what to expect when they face Racing 92 in the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday.

Gloucester number eight Ben Morgan is included in the England squad for the autumn Tests, but there is no place for fly-half Danny Cipriani.

IRFU performance director David Nucifora believes Ulster need a period of steadiness in the wake of their turbulent 2017-18 campaign.

Katy Daley-Mclean is in line for the one cap she needs to reach 100 for England after being named in a squad of 28 for the autumn internationals.

Wasps and England flanker Nathan Hughes is banned for six weeks for punching and will miss the first three autumn internationals.

Ulster's Will Addison says he has no regrets about his decision to move to Belfast this season after almost 10 years at Sale Sharks.

Toulouse back rower Jerome Kaino is banned for five weeks for a dangerous tackle on Bath's Jamie Roberts in their Champions Cup tie.

Former Australia flanker George Smith extends his contract at Bristol Bears until the end of the season.

England suffer a further injury blow before the autumn Tests as Mako Vunipola is ruled out for about six weeks - joining brother Billy on the sidelines.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter urges Sam Skinner to make the most of his first Scotland call-up and have a long Test career.

Every one of Scotland's 40-man autumn Test squad has a "very good chance" of playing in the World Cup, says head coach Gregor Townsend.

Ulster prop Marty Moore expects a physical battle against Racing 92 similar to that which the province faced against Leicester last week.

Tyler Morgan is "chuffed" after his recall to the Wales squad after struggling with injuries and being diagnosed with diabetes.

Rugby Union Weekly looks at England's back row options after the news Billy Vunipola will miss England's autumn internationals with a broken arm.

Uncapped Blade Thomson, Sam Skinner and Sam Johnson are named in Scotland's 40-man squad for the 2018 Autumn Tests.

Scarlets and Wales coach-elect Wayne Pivac says sanctions on dangerous play should consider players' intent.