Six Nations: Dylan Hartley confirmed as England captain for 2017
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsDylan Hartley is confirmed as England's captain for the Six Nations - two days after his six-week suspension for striking ends.
Maxime Mermoz: Toulon and France centre agrees to join Leicester
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsPremiership side Leicester agree to sign Toulon's France international centre Maxime Mermoz for the rest of the season.
Expelled London Welsh 'disappointed' with RFU
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsLondon Welsh are "extremely disappointed" by the Rugby Football Union's decision to expel them from the Championship.
Six Nations 2017: Alun Wyn Jones puts 'footprint' on Wales, says Rob Howley
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales coach Rob Howley says captain Alun Wyn Jones has already had a positive influence on the squad in the build-up to the Six Nations.
Six Nations 2017: New Wales captain Jones says England the team to beat
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsNew Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones tells BBC Breakfast of his hopes for the 2017 Six Nations in which he rates England favourites.
British & Irish Lions: Vern Cotter says 10 Scots pushing for selection
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsHead coach Vern Cotter believes 10 Scotland players are in contention for a place on the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.
Autumn internationals 2017: Scotland host Samoa, New Zealand & Australia
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsScotland will host reigning world champions New Zealand, Samoa and Australia in November's autumn internationals.
Henry Trinder: Gloucester centre to make long-awaited return from injury
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsCentre Henry Trinder is to return for Gloucester on Friday in the Anglo-Welsh Cup after undergoing knee surgery in June.
London Welsh: RFU refuses permission for Exiles to stay in Championship
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsLondon Welsh cease to exist as a professional club after the RFU refuses to allow them to stay in the Championship.
Charlie Amesbury: Bristol winger to leave at end of season ahead of 2017 Varsity match
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBristol winger Charlie Amesbury is to leave professional rugby at the end of the season to captain Cambridge University.
