Wales' players have given Welsh rugby bosses a deadline of 6 February to provide clarity on what will happen next season.

Former England captain Jamie George is to retire at the end of 2027 after agreeing a one-year contract extension with Saracens.

Andy Farrell has named his Ireland squad for the 2026 Six Nations, but what are the big talking points from his selection?

France's all-time top try-scorer Damian Penaud is a shock omission from the defending champions' Six Nations squad.

Northampton lock JJ van der Mescht's gainline power and 23-stone frame is fuelled by just one meal a day.

Australia have continued their rugby league recruitment drive with the capture of Kangaroos star Angus Crichton.

Winger Adam Radwan says he contemplated leaving the Prem before Leicester Tigers signed him from Newcastle.

Ulster captain Iain Henderson has been left out of Ireland's 37-strong squad for the Six Nations but Nathan Doak and Edwin Edogbo are included.

Ospreys head coach Mark Jones says the squad have been told their owners Y11 Sport & Media are in talks to buy rivals Cardiff.

Northampton's teenage wing Edoardo Todaro is rewarded for his prolific breakthrough campaign with a place in Italy's Six Nations squad.

The Welsh Rugby Union is warned it is out of touch with fans after facing questions in parliament over aims to cut a professional team.