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England forward trio back for Grand Slam decider
England forward trio back for Grand Slam decider

England reinforce their pack for the Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France with the return of Sadia Kabeya, Maddie Feaunati and Lilli Ives Campion.

Ulster's Henderson suspended for Challenge Cup final
Ulster's Henderson suspended for Challenge Cup final

Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss the Challenge Cup final against Montpellier after he is handed a three-match suspension by the United Rugby Championship.

Cardiff's retiring Halfpenny set for final game in Wales
Cardiff's retiring Halfpenny set for final game in Wales

Leigh Halfpenny is set to make one final appearance in Wales after being named in the Cardiff squad for the crucial URC match against Stormers on Friday.

Springboks' Ntlabakanye set to miss World Cup after doping ban
Springboks' Ntlabakanye set to miss World Cup after doping ban

South Africa prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is banned for 18 months for breaking anti-doping rules - ruling him out of the 2027 World Cup.

Australia star Ikitau hopeful of Exeter return
Australia star Ikitau hopeful of Exeter return

Australia centre Len Ikitau says he would like to return to Exeter in the future.

De Klerk and Ward start for Ulster against Warriors
De Klerk and Ward start for Ulster against Warriors

Academy player Wilhelm De Klerk and Bryn Ward are two of 10 changes made by Richie Murphy for Friday's final regular season United Rugby Championship match against leaders Glasgow Warriors in Belfast.

Bears without injured Ibitoye for up to four months
Bears without injured Ibitoye for up to four months

Bristol winger Gabriel Ibitoye will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury that will keep him out for three to four months.

England dominate Italy to set up Six Nations title decider
England dominate Italy to set up Six Nations title decider

England score nine tries to seal a 61-33 away win against Italy and set up a Women's Six Nations title decider against France.

Wafer scores twice as Ireland beat Wales
Wafer scores twice as Ireland beat Wales

Aoife Wafer scores twice as Ireland beat Wales 33-12 at home to record their second win of the 2026 Women's Six Nations.

France hammer Scotland to set up England showdown
France hammer Scotland to set up England showdown

France score 11 tries on their way to a resounding 69-28 win over Scotland, to set up a final day showdown with England for the Women's Six Nations title.

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