Club and country team-mate Jamie George says England will rally around captain Maro Itoje as he grieves the death of his mother.

England centre Meg Jones targets the first women's Lions tour in 2027 and back-to-back World Cups in 2029 as she sets new rugby goals.

Wales prop Keiron Assiratti is set to miss the Six Nations after suffering a calf injury with fellow Cardiff prop Sam Wainwright called into the squad.

Captain Caelan Doris says Ireland are determined to atone for a disappointing end to last year's Six Nations, starting with next week's tournament opener against holders France.

Wales forward Christ Tshiunza is unlikely to be fit for the Six Nations as he recovers from a foot injury.

Wales men and women will face the Barbarians in a double-header at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham in June.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter is worried about the extent of Australia forward Tom Hooper's knee injury.

Captain Sione Tuipulotu says Scotland must believe they can win the 2026 Six Nations, despite low expectations following a difficult autumn.

Noah Caluori's teenage kicks continue as Finn Russell asks for quiet and Tommy Freeman and Henry Pollock benefit from an obscure corner of the law book.

Newcastle Red Bulls agree a deal to sign Exeter centre Will Rigg at the end of this season.

England World Cup winner Abbie Ward announces she is pregnant with her second child.