Townsend declines Lions coaching offer
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsGregor Townsend confirms he turned down the chance to join the British and Irish Lions coaching staff for next year's New Zealand tour.
Premiership: Sale Sharks v Exeter Chiefs
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsSale host Exeter in Friday's Premiership fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium (19:45 GMT).
Pro12: Ospreys v Edinburgh (Fri)
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsTeam details and match preview as Welsh region Ospreys host PRO12 Scottish opponents Edinburgh on Friday.
Devin Toner: Leinster and Ireland lock signs three-year deal
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland lock Devin Toner signs a three-year IRFU contract which will see him remain at Leinster until at least 2020.
England v Australia: Wallabies stronger after England whitewash - Michael Lynagh
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsAustralia great Michael Lynagh warns England they will face a completely different Wallabies side to the one humbled 3-0 in the summer.
Elia Elia: Harlequins sign Samoa hooker on short-term deal
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsPremiership side Harlequins sign Samoa international Elia Elia on a short-term deal.
Yarde and Hughes start for England against Australia
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsNathan Hughes and Marland Yarde will start for England against Australia on Saturday, in two forced changes to Eddie Jones' side.
Scarlets: Johnny McNicholl sidelined after 'emergency surgery'
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsScarlets' wing Johnny McNicholl is sidelined after undergoing "emergency surgery" on Monday, say the region.
Sarah Hunter: England captain's road to being World Rugby's women's player of 2016
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland captain Sarah Hunter on her journey from rugby league to becoming the world's best female rugby union player.
Sarah Hunter: World Rugby Player of 2016 award 'doesn't feel right' in team sport
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland captain Sarah Hunter tells BBC Points West her World Rugby Player of the Year award "doesn't feel right".
