Ireland lock James Ryan feels a quick start away to France in the Six Nations opener is "unbelievably important" for the visitors.

George Barton kicks 11 of Gloucester's 16 points, as they defeat rivals Bristol Bears in the Prem Rugby Cup.

Ireland assistant coach Simon Easterby says every member of the panel was available to train on Sunday as the squad continues preparations for their Six Nations opener away to France on Thursday night.

Ireland begin the 2026 Six Nations away to France in Paris in the championship's first Thursday fixture since 1948.

Gloucester-Hartpury make it eight wins out of eight as Premiership Women's Rugby returns after its winter break.

Wales bid to cause a Six Nations upset against England at Twickenham with a raft of top talent from the Prem.

As Ospreys fans protested against plans for Ospreys owners to buy Cardiff from the Welsh Rugby Union, Swansea council confirm they will take legal action.

Keelan Giles is the last-gasp hero as Ospreys edge out Dragons in a United Rugby Championship thriller in Bridgend.

The Wolfhounds become the first side to book a semi-final place in the 2025-26 Celtic Challenge with a comprehensive 44-10 victory over Gwalia Lightning in Cork.

Australia prop Angus Bell scores a superb solo try as Ulster defeat Cardiff 21-14 in the United Rugby Championship in Belfast.

Northampton end Leicester's unbeaten record in the Prem Rugby Cup with a big win over the East Midlands rivals, while Exeter demolish Sale.