Head coach Steve Tandy says the Wales squad for the Nations Championship will be cut to between 32 and 34 players early next week.

Even by the extraordinary standards George North has reached during his glittering 16-year career, the Wales great found something special for his farewell match.

England's Abi Burton says Trailfinders are "not scared" heading into their first Premiership Women's Rugby final against Saracens.

Wales beat Barbarians 33-31 at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham but the day belongs to two-try George North in his last rugby match.

Amy Williams scores two tries on her first Wales appearance as visitors end a run of nine defeats against a star-studded Baa-Baas.

Forwards coach Paul O'Connell says Ireland have no further injury concerns before next week's Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney.

Ealing Trailfinders look for a first-ever Premiership Women's Rugby title as they face three-time winners Saracens at the Stoop.

Jamie George has criticised his Saracens' team-mate Totoa Auvaa's "unacceptable" behaviour after the Samoan was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricket captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson.

Angus Bell has said he is ready to face his former Ulster team-mates, who he calls "friends for life", when Australia face Ireland on 4 July.

Philip Doyle, who led Ireland to the Women's Six Nations Grand Slam as head coach in 2013, has died aged 61.

Once-capped New Zealand forward Cullen Grace will join Scarlets from Super Rugby side Crusaders in October.

Carys Phillips and Rowland Phillips will become the first father and daughter to represent the famous club when she faces Wales on Saturday.