With July and the mid-year international window drawing to a close, Francisco Isaac reviews how the European Tier 2 nations fared, including a look at Belgium.

After two months of competition, Georgia and Portugal will compete for the main prize. Francisco Isaac previews Finals Day in Paris and picks out a few names to look out for.

Nottingham lock says there is a buzz around the Championship and the second tier should be cherished.

World Rugby have confirmed that the 20th team at the 2019 World Cup will be decided in a repechage tournament that will take place in Marseille.

Ranked at 28 in the world, German rugby may be behind the likes of Namibia, the Netherlands and Brazil, but the nation now boast a club in the Challenge Cup.

Former England fly-half Toby Flood is considering an option to move to Germany with his career with the red rose team looks all but over.

Music, sun, food and drink, international teams and great rugby were all on offer this weekend at Allianz Park, the home of Saracens rugby, for the inaugural Sevens and the City multi-sport festival.