North Walsham 22 Canterbury 38: National 2 East match report
By David Haigh
Rugby Sport News
Jasper might not be Duane yet, but he's surely the Springboks' top dog at No 8 now
It would take a brave observer to argue with full justification that Duane Vermeulen doesn't still have a substantial role to play in the Springboks' World Cup campaign next year, but there can be little doubt that Jasper Wiese has jumped ahead of him in the queue for a consistent starting role.
Tributes paid to popular Leigh Miners coach who died suddenly in Italy
Tributes have been paid to the first team assistant coach of Leigh Miners Rangers who passed away suddenly while in Italy. Gary McMahon, from Wigan, was on England Community Lions duties abroad.
Virimi Vakatawa barred from playing in France due to medical issue
France international Virimi Vakatawa has been barred from playing rugby in the country due to an unspecified health problem.
Wallabies sink to lowest-ever ranking after defeat to Springboks
After losing 24-8 to the Springboks in Sydney over the weekend, the Wallabies have slumped to their lowest ever World Rugby ranking.
New Zealand without in-form Ardie Savea for Australia match in Rugby Championship
New Zealand will be without loose forwards Ardie Savea and Shannon Frizell for their Rugby Championship match against Australia in Melbourne on 15 September.
Medway 20 Hertford 15: Regional 1 South East match report
Jack Cohen had a debut to remember as Medway passed their first test of the new Regional 1 South East season with a dramatic 20-15 win over Hertford.