Former England captain Jamie George is to retire at the end of 2027 after agreeing a one-year contract extension with Saracens.

Ulster captain Iain Henderson has been left out of Ireland's 37-strong squad for the Six Nations but Nathan Doak and Edwin Edogbo are included.

France's all-time top try-scorer Damian Penaud is a shock omission from the defending champions' Six Nations squad.

Northampton lock JJ van der Mescht's gainline power and 23-stone frame is fuelled by just one meal a day.

Winger Adam Radwan says he contemplated leaving the Prem before Leicester Tigers signed him from Newcastle.

Ospreys head coach Mark Jones says the squad have been told their owners Y11 Sport & Media are in talks to buy rivals Cardiff.

Northampton's teenage wing Edoardo Todaro is rewarded for his prolific breakthrough campaign with a place in Italy's Six Nations squad.

The British and Irish Lions will play three Tests in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch on their landmark first women's tour to New Zealand.

Connacht sign loose-head prop Francois van Wyk from reigning Prem champions Bath for the 2026-27 season.

Experienced pair Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry return to the Scotland squad for the Six Nations, while there are places for young Edinburgh back-row duo Liam McConnell and Freddy Douglas.

Newcastle Red Bulls sign lock Cam Jordan from fellow Prem side Gloucester from next season on a two-year deal.