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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.

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.

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.

Rugby Union Weekly
Rugby Union Weekly

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

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.

Leinster beat Edinburgh in Champions Cup thriller
Leinster beat Edinburgh in Champions Cup thriller

Leinster turn on the style in the second half to beat Edinburgh 49-31 in a chaotic Champions Cup last-16 game at the Aviva Stadium.

In-form George aims to spark Wales attack
In-form George aims to spark Wales attack

Fly-half Lleucu George is looking to add some much-needed creativity into Wales' attack in the 2026 Women's Six Nations.

Who plays who in Champions Cup quarter-finals?
Who plays who in Champions Cup quarter-finals?

All the details of this season's Champions Cup quarter-final line-up.

Superb Bordeaux knock Tigers out of Champions Cup
Superb Bordeaux knock Tigers out of Champions Cup

Leicester Tigers are well beaten by a relentless Bordeaux Begles side as the defending champions cruise through to the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup.

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