Ospreys lock James Fender signs a new contract after his breakthrough season with the Welsh side.

Captain Rachel Malcolm says Scotland must get their "world class" back three into the game if they are to overcome Italy in the Women's Six Nations.

Head coach Ioan Cunningham makes seven changes as Wales seek their first win of this year's Women's Six Nations at home to France on Sunday.

Exeter winger Jodie Ounsley - Fury on the successful Gladiators TV show - is to stop playing professional rugby union.

Interim CEO Hugh McCaughey says Ulster "have to create the best version of ourselves" and cannot imitate Leinster in their bid for success.

Leicester's Premiership hopes hinge on Saturday's East Midlands derby against Northampton Saints, says Tigers hooker Charlie Clare.

Head coach John Mitchell wants his England side to continue playing "on the edge" as they close in on a sixth successive Women's Six Nations title.

Ireland defence coach Declan Danaher says the first 20 minutes of Saturday's Women's Six Nations against England will be crucial to the outcome.

Captain Marlie Packer returns to start England's Women's Six Nations game against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday.

Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy will join Ospreys from Scarlets for the 2024-25 season.

Leinster will play their home United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup matches at the Aviva Stadium and Croke Park in the 2024-25 season.