Renowned boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is expected to ramp up his influence in rugby union after meeting with Prem bosses in Monaco last week.

Ireland's Tadhg Furlong is cleared by a disciplinary committee of grabbing Gavin Coombes in the groin during Leinster's United Rugby Championship win over Munster.

Wales have the opportunity to finish the international year on a high on Saturday as they seek to complete a WXV double over Japan.

Scarlets director of rugby Nigel Davies thinks Macs Page's late international call-up is fully deserved.

Northampton Saints scrum-half Archie McParland signs a new, undisclosed-length deal with the Prem champions.

Leicester Tigers captain Ollie Chessum has signed a new multi-year deal to stay at Welford Road.

Former England prop Kieran Brookes is called up for an Ireland XV fixture against Fiji A next month.

England centre Seb Atkinson signs a new deal to stay with Gloucester to 2029.

Ulster back row James McNabney speaks about horse riding, his ACL injury and his dad's reaction to his first Ireland call-up.

Bristol and Leicester both make three changes to their starting XV as they meet in the Prem on Friday.