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.

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.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says this week's European Challenge cup semi-final at Ulster is a measure of how far the club has progressed this season.

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

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.

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

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

Wales back Jacob Beetham becomes the latest Cardiff player to sign a new deal at the Arms Park.

Harlequins sign Wales international prop Sisilia Tuipolotu from Gloucester-Hartpury for the 2026-27 season.

England's patched-up Women's Six Nations squad is boosted by the return of centre Jade Shekells, but Sadia Kabeya is still recovering from injury.