BBC Rugby

21st July, 10:56

Toby Flood: Newcastle fly-half grateful for Leicester Tigers stint

Newcastle Falcons fly-half Toby Flood says spells at Leicester Tigers and Toulouse developed him as a player.

21st July, 09:32

Leicester Tigers: Rugby's big cats make a splash at AquaPark Rutland

Rucking and mauling take a backseat as the big cats of Leicester Tigers mix up pre-season training with some less than impressive diving and splashing at AquaPark Rutland.

21st July, 05:15

Gavin Henson: Mike Ruddock says new signing can be Dragons leader

Wales' 2005 Grand Slam-winning coach Mike Ruddock backs Gavin Henson to be a success after joining Newport Gwent Dragons.

20th July, 20:15

Concussion in sport: Five sports gather to discuss head-injury prevention

Representatives from five sports meet to discuss a "unified approach" to the prevention and management of head injuries.

20th July, 09:52

Ex-Ireland scrum-half Stringer signs for Worcester aged 39

Worcester Warriors sign veteran former Ireland scrum-half Peter Stringer on six-month contract before the 2017-18 season.

20th July, 09:28

Tim Streather: Ex-Saracens centre forced to retire by knee injury

Former Saracens centre Tim Streather retires from rugby union on medical advice with a persistent knee injury.

19th July, 14:26

England captain Hartley signs new Northampton deal

England captain Dylan Hartley signs a new Northampton Saints deal and is reappointed as the Premiership club's skipper.

19th July, 13:49

Pro12 expansion: Fixture list would protect derby matches

Pro12 derbies would be protected if the league splits into two conferences after the arrival of Cheetahs and Southern Kings.