Rugby Union

Connacht inflict a first Rainbow Cup defeat on Munster with a breathless win over their inter-provincial rivals at Thomond Park.

Exeter winger Jack Nowell may miss the rest of the regular season after injuring medial knee ligaments.

Pro14 Rainbow Cup organisers say they are close to finalising plans for a June final in Europe between the best Europe-based team and their South African counterparts.

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Harlequins in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Mattioli Woods Welford Road (15:30 BST).

Nine months ago Deborah Fleming was jobless and wondering whether she would lose her childhood dream. Now, she is preparing for her first Olympics.

Team news as Wasps host Worcester Warriors in Saturday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (15:00 BST).

Wales prop Rob Evans outlines his frustrations in his latest recovery from concussion.

England attack coach Simon Amor steps down after 16 months in the role while skills coach Jason Ryles will also leave the set-up.

Team news and match preview as Scarlets host Cardiff Blues in the Pro14 Rainbow Cup.

Team news and match preview as Dragons host Ospreys in the Pro14 Rainbow Cup.

Northampton Saints prop Owen Franks will leave the club this summer to join Super Rugby franchise the Hurricanes.

Newcastle Falcons fly-half Brett Connon signs a contract extension to keep him with the club for a further season.

Former Australia centre Curtis Rona sign a new "long-term" contract at London Irish.

The British and Irish Lions' schedule for this summer's South Africa tour has been changed to reduce the risk of disruption caused by coronavirus.

Ex-Wales captain and coach Rob Howley tells BBC Scrum V about his long road back after his nine-month ban from rugby.

Saracens welcome back full-back Alex Goode from his season-long loan at NEC Green Rockets in Japan.

Team news as Bath host Sale Sharks in Friday's Premiership fixture at Recreation Ground (19:45 BST).

Ulster coach Dan McFarland retains only three starters from the thumping by Munster for the Rainbow Cup game against a strong Leinster side.

After Tests with Australia and South Africa, Scotland will complete their autumn series against Japan.

As many as six of Sale's South African contingent could feature for the Springboks against the Lions this summer.