Barcelona's Nou Camp, Madrid's Bernabeu and the Mestalla in Valencia are all on a list of possible venues as Spain bids to host the Rugby World Cup in 2035.

BBC Sport NI assesses how the four Irish provinces are tracking before their European campaigns begin on Saturday.

How Wales forwards Aaron Wainwright, Olly Cracknell and Tommy Reffell have been key to Leicester Tigers' good start to the season.

Newcastle Red Bulls boss Dan McFarland says he is "relishing" the challenge of facing Scarlets in the European Challenge Cup.

Ashy & Sara chat to Will Skelton, Jack Conan & Nathan Hughes at the Champions Cup launch.

England welcome back the experience of Amy Cokayne at hooker as their 41-match unbeaten run comes under serious threat away to Canada.

Exeter Chiefs' Dafydd Jenkins says the influx of Wales players into the English Prem can help improve the game in his homeland.

The British and Irish Lions are to take on France at Cardiff's Principality Stadium before their historic three-Test 2027 tour to New Zealand.

England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso should be fit to feature in next month's Nations Championship matches.

Bristol sign former Newcastle hooker Bryn Gordon as injury cover for their upcoming games.

Centre Ben Thomas is set to miss the opening games of the Nations Championship but Taulupe Faletau is expected to play before November.

Sale Sharks winger Tom Roebuck signs a new deal to remain with the Prem club for a further two years.