George North will bring down the curtain on one of the most successful careers in British professional rugby.

Injury-hit Bath could give 18-year-old prospect Isaac Mears his first-team debut in Sunday's Champions Cup semi-final away to Bordeaux-Begles.

Ireland kicking coach Gareth Steenson says closing out the Women's Six Nations with two home wins will be "huge" for the squad after last weekend's deflating defeat by France.

Australia pair James O'Connor and Izaia Perese are leaving Leicester Tigers at the end of the season.

England prop Maud Muir and Ireland prop Niamh O'Dowd both agree new contracts to stay with Gloucester-Hartpury.

Leicester Tigers CEO Andrea Pinchen says the "future is bright" for The Prem after changes to England's top-flight structure were adopted.

The 35-year-old tight-head has made 161 Ospreys appearances since he joined in 2018 from South African side Cheetahs.

Former Under-21 England rugby star Matt Hampson and his team, including former jockey Sir AP McCoy, reflect on completing the 2026 London Marathon to raise awareness for their work in supporting young people seriously injured through sport.

England run in 10 tries on their way to a dominant 62-24 win over Wales at Ashton Gate, to extend their lead at the top of the Women's Six Nations table to five points.

Italy pick up their first win of this year's Women's Six Nations tournament with a 41-14 victory against Scotland.

France remain on track for a Grand Slam showdown with England after battling past Ireland 26-7 in Clermont in the Women's Six Nations.