Exeter agree a deal to sign Bath centre Will Butt on a three-year contract, starting next season.

John Mitchell will continue as Red Roses head coach through to the next Women's Rugby World Cup in 2029 and Emily Scarratt joins the coaching staff.

Four-cap Rhys Davies becomes the eighth Ospreys player in Steve Tandy's Wales Six Nations squad.

Ospreys to be boosted by Wales' Reuben Morgan-Williams and Gareth Thomas against Dragons at Bridgend in the URC on Saturday.

The 24-year-old rose to Ospreys' senior ranks during the 2020-21 season and has made 48 appearances for them.

Ireland under-20s fly-half Tom Wood is set for his senior debut when Munster travel to Glasgow in the United Rugby Championship on Friday night.

Team-mate Gael Fickou says France have lost the best prop they have ever had after Uini Atonio was forced to retire with a heart problem.

Newcastle Red Bulls bring in Zack Henry on a one-year contract for next season from Top 14 side Stade Francais.

Fixtures, how to follow on the BBC and venues as the Six Nations returns on Thursday, 5 February with defending champions France taking on Ireland.

Northampton Saints announce lock Ed Prowse has signed a new contract with the club.

Chris, Tom English and Gareth Rhys Owen bring you their Six Nations guide to Dublin.