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Wales great and former Lion North to retire
Wales great and former Lion North to retire

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

Bath could call on teenager Mears for semi-final
Bath could call on teenager Mears for semi-final

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.

Ending Six Nations with home wins 'huge' for Ireland
Ending Six Nations with home wins 'huge' for Ireland

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.

Australia duo O'Connor and Perese to leave Tigers
Australia duo O'Connor and Perese to leave Tigers

Australia pair James O'Connor and Izaia Perese are leaving Leicester Tigers at the end of the season.

Props Muir and O'Dowd extend Gloucester-Hartpury deals
Props Muir and O'Dowd extend Gloucester-Hartpury deals

England prop Maud Muir and Ireland prop Niamh O'Dowd both agree new contracts to stay with Gloucester-Hartpury.

Prem 'will be unrecognisable in 10 years' - Tigers CEO
Prem 'will be unrecognisable in 10 years' - Tigers CEO

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

Veteran prop Botha signs new Ospreys contract
Veteran prop Botha signs new Ospreys contract

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

Hampson and team complete London Marathon feat
Hampson and team complete London Marathon feat

Former Under-21 England rugby star Matt Hampson and his team, including former jockey Sir AP McCoy, reflect on completing the 2026 London Marathon to raise awareness for their work in supporting young people seriously injured through sport.

England run riot against Wales to maintain 100% record
England run riot against Wales to maintain 100% record

England run in 10 tries on their way to a dominant 62-24 win over Wales at Ashton Gate, to extend their lead at the top of the Women's Six Nations table to five points.

Italy earn first Six Nations win with victory over Scotland
Italy earn first Six Nations win with victory over Scotland

Italy pick up their first win of this year's Women's Six Nations tournament with a 41-14 victory against Scotland.

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