John Mitchell will continue as Red Roses head coach through to the next Women's Rugby World Cup in 2029 and Emily Scarratt joins the coaching staff.

Team-mate Gael Fickou says France have lost the best prop they have ever had after Uini Atonio was forced to retire with a heart problem.

The Ireland Rugby Social panel dive into the biggest issues facing Andy Farrell's side before next week's Six Nations opener against France.

Fixtures, how to follow on the BBC and venues as the Six Nations returns on Thursday, 5 February with defending champions France taking on Ireland.

Former Wales Under-20s captain Harry Beddall grasps his United Rugby Championship chance with Dragons.

Ireland under-20s fly-half Tom Wood is set for his senior debut when Munster travel to Glasgow in the United Rugby Championship on Friday night.

Four-cap Rhys Davies becomes the eighth Ospreys player in Steve Tandy's Wales Six Nations squad.

Ospreys legend Shane Williams says he and his former team-mates will do everything they can to save their old team.

Surgery awaits the Welshman as he suffers a fresh Achilles injury "on the opposite side" to previous problems.

Bristol winger Gabriel Ibitoye signs a new "long-term" contract with the Prem club for an undisclosed length of time.