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Scotland clinch London sevens while South Africa crowned champions

Scotland Sevens went on to win the London Sevens tournament after managing a 12-7 victory over England Sevens team in the final of the World Rugby Sevens Series 2016/17 season.

Billy Vunipola will miss the Lions tour of New Zealand with a shoulder injury

Billy Vunipola ruled out of Lions tour with shoulder injury

England international Billy Vunipola has pulled out of the British and Irish Lions' tour of New Zealand after sustaining a shoulder injury.

Denny Solomona doubtful for England's summer tour with foot injury

Sale Sharks winger Denny Solomona's debut for England is set to be delayed as he is unlikely to feature in the upcoming tour of Argentina due to a foot injury.

Kurtley Beale, centre, should find out on Wednesday whether he will be fit for Saturday's Aviva Premiership final

Wasps sweat over Kurtley Beale's fitness ahead of Premiership final

Wasps will be hoping for Australia international Kurtley Beale to be fit in time for the Aviva Premiership final against Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

Glasgow wing Rory Hughes has been drafted into the Scotland squad ahead of their summer tour

Scotland add Rory Hughes and Greig Tonks in squad for summer tour

New head coach of Scotland Gregor Townsend has recalled Rory Hughes and Greig Tonks in the squad for the summer tour that kicks-off on 10th June.

Ian Ritchie, pictured, has no regrets about hiring Stuart Lancaster as England coach

No regrets on Stuart Lancaster's appointment - Ian Ritchie

Outgoing Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie said he had no regrets over the appointment of Stuart Lancaster as the head coach during his tenure.

Wasps finished top of the Aviva Premiership

Matt O'Connor surprised by Wasps' improvement

Leicester Tigers head coach Matt O'Connor admitted he was surprised by the improvement shown by Wasps over the last two seasons.

Tournament News

Francis Saili, centre, was outstanding as Munster beat Ospreys to reach the Guinness PRO12 final

Munster beat Ospreys to reach Pro 12 final

Israel Folau scored two tries for Waratahs

Waratahs thrash Rebels 50-23 to claim second position

Brumbies continue to top Australian Conference

Brumbies end losing streak with strong second half performance against Kings

Elton Jantjies kicked 16 points for Lions

Lions extend lead at top with 51-14 win over Bulls

Latest Talking Rugby Union Features

Gloucester's Ross Moriarty, pictured right, and Jeremy Thrush look on after their Murrayfield agony

Gloucester v Stade Francais - Match Facts

Billy Vunipola and Fritz Lee, the battle of the number 8s

Champions Cup Final: Key Battles

Sam James: 'England call-up was a big surprise and a massive honour, but I still have to improve'

Emerging Talent

Sam Bedlow in action for Sale Sharks against Wasps

Sam Bedlow: “Moving to Bristol is something I needed to do in order to reach my ambition”

With the domestic season coming to a close, one of Bristol Rugby’s newest recruits tells TRU how moving to Ashton Gate was a must.

Seb Negri is looking forward to life in Italy after three years at Hartpury College

Seb Negri: The Italian Job

Seb Negri has been a standout performer for Hartpury College in his final year at the club and he speaks to TRU about life in Gloucester, his upbringing in Zimbabwe and his move to Treviso in Italy.

Zack Henry aiming to continue his French connection

TRU speaks exclusively with fly-half Zack Henry on his move from Bath to Rouen, life abroad and extending his stay in France.

Zach Mercer, Max Clark, Harry Davies and Adam Hastings

Bath's young guns stepping up with Blackadder

Todd Blackadder’s arrival at Bath has seen a notable shift in form that is a stark contrast to the season the club endured under Mike Ford last term, and his selection policy has proved one to be admired.

Rising star Brett Connon out to impress and push on at Kingston Park

20-year-old Brett Connon spoke to Talking Rugby about moving his to hometown club, his experiences with the Falcons and representing Ireland.

Joe Simmonds when he was playing in National League 2 South with Taunton

Simmonds shaping own future at Exeter

Having followed his father, uncle and older brother into rugby, Exeter Chiefs’ rising star is now making his own impact in the game.

Videos

Chris Ashton scores the first try in the European Champions Cup final 2017

Saracens vs. Clermont: European Champions Cup final highlights

Maro Itoje performs BT Sport Job-Swap

Wasps captain Joe Launchbury missed out on Lions squad

Joe Launchbury surprised by British and Irish Lions exclusion

Aviva Premiership A League Highlights: Northampton Wanderers v Gloucester United

Premiership A League Highlights: Northampton v Gloucester

Ringrose scores a wonder try against Clermont

Hartpury College lift the BUCS Rugby Championship trophy 2017

BUCS Mens Rugby Championship Final Highlights 2017

Megan Gaffney on the charge in the BUCS final

BUCS Womens Rugby Championship Final Highlights 2017

Rugby Player v Jockey: Who comes out on top!?

The Untouchable Jersey - Adam Jones

Launchbury tackles Italian captain Sergio Parisse

How England Rugby players prepare for Test match rugby

The law that the Italians' used to exploit a bewildered England side

MiiXR: the vortex mixer that can charge your phone while you workout!

Eddie Jones and Dylan Hartley preview England's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales

6 Nations game of the weekend: Round 1

David Flatman meets Billy Vunipola

Chris Robshaw speaks on impact of Eddie Jones on him and England team

National Leagues

National Two North Team of the Year

Chris Heal and the TRU team select their National Two North team of the year.

National One Team of the Season

Chris Heal and the TRU take a look at some of the star men from National One

Bayford ‘not surprised’ by Wimbledon promotion

Josh Bayford says that Wimbledon ‘bettered their expectations’ this season after earning promotion to National Two South.

University Rugby

England Students denied victory by France

Say it in 7

HSBC World Sevens Series 2016/17 Dream team of the Year

Rugby Mash

Competitions

Win tickets for HSBC London 7s with Mitsubishi Motors

We’ve teamed up with Mitsubishi Motors, Official Performance Partner to England Rugby, to give away four pairs of tickets to this weekend’s HSBC London 7s.