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Rory Hutchinson set to join Northampton's 200-club against Gloucester in Premiership play-off clash
Rory Hutchinson will become the 82nd player in Northampton Saints' history to make 200 appearances for the club when they host Gloucester on 30 May, with a win securing Saints home advantage in the Premiership play-offs.
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Sio eyes Premiership title farewell as Feyi-Waboso returns for Exeter against Leicester
Scott Sio says winning the Gallagher Premiership at Twickenham would be a 'fairy tale finish' to his Exeter Chiefs career before he joins Cardiff this summer. The Chiefs travel to Welford Road on Sunday sitting three points clear of fifth-place Saracens.
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Barcelona agree personal terms with Bernardo Silva as Flick's approval remains pending
Barcelona have reached an agreement on personal terms with free agent Bernardo Silva, according to SportItalia, with agent Jorge Mendes given the go-ahead to finalise the deal. However, manager Hansi Flick is yet to give his blessing, having previously expressed concern over midfield depth.
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Titcombe handed first Premiership start at fly-half as Leicester face Exeter with two rookies
Charlie Titcombe will make his Gallagher Premiership debut at fly-half for Leicester Tigers against Exeter on Sunday, with Billy Searle out for the season and James O'Connor sidelined by injury. George Pearson also starts at full-back in place of the injured Freddie Steward.
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Roache's extra-time try seals Australia's nervy 15-10 win over Kenya in Valladolid
Dietrich Roache scored twice, including a match-winning sprint down the left sideline in the 16th minute of extra time, as Australia edged Kenya 15-10 in their Pool A opener at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid.
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Ederson deal, Elliot Anderson pursuit and new Old Trafford: Manchester United's summer questions answered
Manchester United are closing in on a £38m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson and could spend up to £300m this summer, with up to five signings possible. The club also provided a minor update on plans for a new Old Trafford stadium.
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Montoya warns F1 rivals that Antonelli's winning comfort is hardest thing to stop
Juan Pablo Montoya says Kimi Antonelli's growing ease at the front of the grid should alarm the rest of the paddock after the 19-year-old claimed a fourth consecutive grand prix victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, extending his championship lead to 43 points.
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New Zealand defender Tim Payne goes from 4,700 to one million Instagram followers in 48 hours
New Zealand defender Tim Payne has gained over one million Instagram followers in two days after Argentine football influencer El Scarso urged his audience to make the 32-year-old the World Cup's unlikely hero. Payne now has six times more followers than captain Chris Wood.
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Barcelona submit €100m opening bid for Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez
Barcelona have formally entered the race to sign Julian Alvarez, submitting a €100m offer to Atletico Madrid. The Argentina striker has reportedly told Atletico he wants to leave this summer, with Barcelona his preferred destination, though the club are holding out for €150m.
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Arsenal plan Islington trophy parade on 31 May after ending 22-year Premier League wait
Arsenal will parade the Premier League trophy through Islington on 31 May, the day after they face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest. The title was confirmed on Tuesday when Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth.
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Bernardo Silva's free transfer to Barcelona could end Rashford's stay at Camp Nou
Barcelona are reportedly ready to sign Bernardo Silva on a free transfer after his Manchester City contract expires, and Spanish outlet Sport claims his arrival would rule out any permanent move for Marcus Rashford, whose £26 million purchase option expires on June 15.
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All Blacks Sevens captain Molia visits Valladolid prison as rugby's social reach extends beyond the field
Sione Molia led New Zealand to a 40-0 win over Uruguay at SVNS Valladolid, but the stand-in captain's week was defined by a visit to Valladolid Penitentiary Center, where a local rugby club has run a rehabilitation programme for eight years.
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England's iconic 1982 World Cup away shirt discounted to under £10 at Sports Direct
Sports Direct has cut the price of England's retro 1982 World Cup away shirt from £49.99 to £25, with the discount applying ahead of the 2026 tournament in Canada, Mexico and the USA, which begins on June 11.
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Harlequins close in on Hurricanes assistant Brad Cooper as new attack coach
Hurricanes assistant Brad Cooper has emerged as the frontrunner for the Harlequins attack coach vacancy, with head coach Jason Gilmore confirming the club is finalising the appointment this week. Former fly-half Dan Bowden and ex-Quins winger Jordan Turner-Hall are also linked with roles.
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Neymar ruled out for two to three weeks with calf injury, putting World Cup start in doubt
Neymar has been diagnosed with a grade two calf injury that will sideline him for two to three weeks, causing him to miss Brazil's warm-up friendlies against Panama and Egypt ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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Sale Sharks close in on Jacob Ford as Newcastle move for Doncaster head coach Fearn
Doncaster Knights face a damaging double departure, with head coach Darren Fearn set to rejoin Newcastle as a transition coach and attack coach Jacob Ford expected to cross the Pennines to Sale Sharks, where two of his brothers already work.
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Woods backs Rashford to Arsenal move as Barcelona permanent deal stalls
Broadcaster Laura Woods said she would love to see Marcus Rashford join Arsenal this summer, as Barcelona appear reluctant to trigger the £26m option-to-buy clause in his loan agreement with Manchester United.
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Loughborough Lightning to lose 11 players as Scotland contract changes drive exodus
Loughborough Lightning have confirmed 11 players will depart at the end of the 2025/26 Premiership Women's Rugby season, with head coach Nathan Smith pointing to changes in Scotland's centralised contracts as the primary driver behind the loss of seven Scottish internationals.
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Starmer urges TNT Sports to broadcast Arsenal vs PSG final for free
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly and privately pressed TNT Sports to make the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain free to watch in the UK — the first time the match has not been offered without a subscription since BT Sport acquired the rights a decade ago.
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Cafu backs Gabriel Magalhães to shine as Arsenal face PSG in Champions League final
Brazil legend Cafu has praised Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against PSG in Budapest, calling his qualities 'undeniable' and warning Luis Enrique's side to fear Arsenal as a collective threat.
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