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WRU hold talks with Ospreys owners to buy Cardiff
WRU hold talks with Ospreys owners to buy Cardiff

The Welsh Rugby Union will enter a "period of exclusivity" with Ospreys owners Y11 Sport & Media to discuss buying rivals Cardiff.

Pioneering ref Cox to retire from international rugby
Pioneering ref Cox to retire from international rugby

Sara Cox, the world's first professional female rugby union referee, is to retire from international officiating.

Win over Saracens confirms Glasgow as contenders on two fronts
Win over Saracens confirms Glasgow as contenders on two fronts

Glasgow Warriors 28-3 Champions Cup defeat of Saracens shows Franco Smith's side are an elite side who are contenders for two titles this season, writes Tom English.

Newcastle sign winger Fineanganofo from 2026-27
Newcastle sign winger Fineanganofo from 2026-27

Newcastle Red Bulls sign winger Fehi Fineanganofo on a two-year deal from the beginning of the 2026-27 Prem season.

Bielle-Biarrey hat-trick denies Bristol top spot
Bielle-Biarrey hat-trick denies Bristol top spot

Bristol Bears miss out on top spot in their Champions Cup pool as Louis Bielle-Biarrey's hat-trick gives defending champions Bordeaux victory at Ashton Gate.

Rugby Union Weekly
Rugby Union Weekly

Who were the big winners in the round of 16 draw? And who next for the All Blacks?

Bath v Saracens and Leicester at Bordeaux - Champions Cup last 16
Bath v Saracens and Leicester at Bordeaux - Champions Cup last 16

Bath will play Saracens in the last 16 of the Champions Cup, while Leicester travel to holders Bordeaux and Bristol face six-time winners Toulouse away.

Winners and losers before Wales name Six Nations squad
Winners and losers before Wales name Six Nations squad

BBC Sport Wales assesses who has impressed or fallen away as Steve Tandy prepares to select his first Six Nations squad.

Harlequins knock out La Rochelle with stunning away win
Harlequins knock out La Rochelle with stunning away win

Harlequins stun La Rochelle to claim a place and home advantage in the last 16 of the Champions Cup.

Todaro hat-trick seals Saints home last-16 tie
Todaro hat-trick seals Saints home last-16 tie

Impressive teenager Edoardo Todaro scores a first-half hat-trick to help seal Northampton Saints a home last-16 tie in the Investec Champions Cup and eliminate Scarlets.

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