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Lawes 'out of England retirement' and joining Sale
Lawes 'out of England retirement' and joining Sale

Former England captain Courtney Lawes says he is "officially un-retiring from international duty" after signing for Sale for 2026-27.

The qualified lawyer hunting Euro glory at Dragons
The qualified lawyer hunting Euro glory at Dragons

Dragons take on Zebre in the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup with the help of qualified lawyer Rodrigo Martinez in the front row.

Sale hooker Jibulu charged over alleged biting
Sale hooker Jibulu charged over alleged biting

Sale Sharks hooker Nathan Jibulu could face a lengthy ban after being cited for allegedly biting Harlequins' prop Will Hobson.

Are Wales going into the Six Nations undercooked?
Are Wales going into the Six Nations undercooked?

With the countdown on for the 2026 Women's Six Nations, are Wales' players going into the tournament battle-hardened or undercooked?

Ireland aim to heal World Cup pain in Six Nations
Ireland aim to heal World Cup pain in Six Nations

BBC Sport NI looks at Ireland's aims for the 2026 Women's Six Nations before their opening game against England on 11 April.

Herring and Doak injury doubts against La Rochelle
Herring and Doak injury doubts against La Rochelle

Ulster has confirmed that Rob Herring and Nathan Doak are injury doubts ahead of Friday's Challenge Cup quarter-final against La Rochelle (20:00 BST).

Rugby Union Weekly
Rugby Union Weekly

Ashy, Ugo & Chris dissect the round of 16 and preview some blockbuster quarter-finals.

Baby Ralphie has brought joy into Wales camp
Baby Ralphie has brought joy into Wales camp

Alisha and Jaz Joyce say their son has been embraced by Wales' players and coaches and brought a sense of "joy and happiness" into camp.

Female coaches make huge difference - Scarratt
Female coaches make huge difference - Scarratt

More female coaches would be "huge" for women's rugby, says new Red Roses coach Emily Scarratt.

Women's Six Nations guide: Fixtures and BBC coverage
Women's Six Nations guide: Fixtures and BBC coverage

Fixtures, kick-off times and how to watch on the BBC as England bid to retain the 2026 Women's Six Nations title.

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