England and Wales are paired up in the pool stages at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with Scotland and Ireland also drawn together.

The Welsh Rugby Union will ask the four professional regions to release players for Wales training periods before next year's Six Nations.

The Rugby Football League is approached about staging an exhibition cross-code match combining league and union rules.

Ulster back row Juarno Augustus says that his side are preparing to face a "physical" Racing 92 side in Friday's Challenge Cup opener.

Ireland back Mack Hansen is a doubt for the Six Nations as he suffers another injury setback with his latest foot injury requiring surgery.

Chair Richard Collier-Keywood outlines how the Welsh Rugby Union intends to make dramatic changes to the professional men's game.

Former Ireland full-back Rob Kearney tells the BBC's Ireland Rugby Social podcast that he believes changes are coming to improve rugby union as a spectacle.

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw will work, the tournament format and why it is conducted so early.

Newcastle Red Bulls enter Europe's Challenge Cup hoping to build confidence and momentum before The Prem resumes later this month.

Bath flier Henry Arundell's face-off with wing rival Noah Caluori was an intriguing battle as the Prem returned from an autumn lay-off

Wales' hat-trick hero Tom Rogers gives Scarlets a fitness boost as they prepare to make a return to Europe's top competition.