GLADIATOR RUGBY
- The UK's Leading Non-Profit Rugby Directory

England scrum-half Natasha Hunt says the inaugural British and Irish Lions women's tour to New Zealand - the first Test of which is exactly a year away today - is a massive motivation as she prepares to make her comeback from injury.

There are "currently no plans or discussions" relating to Ireland playing a Six Nations match in the United States, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) says.

Former England prop Mako Vunipola was planning to retire as a player before a phone call from from Leicester Tigers head coach Geoff Parling changed his mind.

World Rugby would help any nation which wants to switch a Six Nations match to the United States as it continues its drive to spread the game stateside.

Wigan Warriors win a sixth League Leaders' Shield as they beat Catalans Dragons to wrap up top spot in Super League heading into the play-offs.

Warrington Wolves edge out Toulouse in a pulsating final game of the regular season to clinch third spot in the Super League table and a home eliminator against Hull KR.

Wakefield Trinity see off a disappointing Leigh Leopards to rubber stamp home advantage in a play-off eliminator between the two sides next Friday.

Lowly Hull FC stun second-placed Leeds Rhinos to end a dire Super League season in style.