George North will finish his sparkling rugby career on Saturday when he plays for the Barbarians against his country Wales at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.

The Red Roses' top stars stand to earn £100,000 with England in 2029 should they successfully defend their Women's Rugby World Cup title in Australia.

The Gloucester-bound hooker will captain Wales in this summer's four internationals, stating with Saturday's game against the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium.

Cardiff sign Tonga back-five forward Semisi Paea from Super Rugby Pacific side Moana Pasifika

England winger Mia Venner signs a new deal to stay with Gloucester-Hartpury.

Bath attack coach Martin Gleeson leaves the club after eight months in the role.

England captain Maro Itoje will miss England's Test against South Africa on 4 July after being left out of the entirety of the summer's Nations Championship action.

Fit-again Alex Callender to lead from the front when Wales take on the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

Harlequins appoint Brad Cooper as their new attack coach, as they reshape their backroom staff for the 2026-27 season.

Bristol Bears sign Wales back row forward Bethan Lewis for the 2026-27 season following her departure from Gloucester-Hartpury.

The Prem Rugby play-offs are set to move from home advantage to a neutral venue from the 2029-2030 season.

Harlequins' Alex Dombrandt faces a lengthy absence with an ACL injury sustained in England's international against a France XV.