Corniel van Zyl is named as the new permanent Cardiff head coach as the South African signs a long-term deal.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his squad have belief that they can overcome Leinster in Friday's United Rugby Championship game at the Affidea Stadium.

England hooker Theo Dan signs a new contract with Saracens.

Ed Prowse says Northampton were "gutted" after Champions Cup defeat but are focusing on The Prem now.

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney denies departing chairman Richard Collier-Keywood was forced out by the governing body's board.

WRU chief executive Abi Tierney warns further delays to controversial proposals for the professional game means Wales will fall further behind.

Kelsey Jones says Wales' Six Nations campaign is setting them up to be a winning team in the future.

Danny & Ashy talk Champions Cup quarter-finals and share their best Rory McIlroy stories.

England's already-depleted squad suffer a double injury blow as Natasha Hunt and Morwenna Talling are ruled out of the Women's Six Nations.

Hooker Liam Belcher insists he has a fight for his place at Cardiff before he can think about pushing for a first Wales start.

Nerveless Henry Slade kicked a 79th minute penalty against Benetton to book Exeter a European Challenge Cup semi-final.