Thibaut Flament's unique journey to the top of rugby continued this year when he went public on his reason for missing France's Six Nations opener.

Richard Collier-Keywood says dropping to three teams is the only way to ensure a sustainable future.

New Zealand's leading try-scorer Portia Woodman-Wickliffe announces her retirement from international rugby for a second time.

England's first-choice scrum-half Alex Mitchell is ruled out of the remainder of their Six Nations campaign with a hamstring injury.

Cardiff bid to strengthen their United Rugby Championship play-off challenge when taking on champions Leinster at the Arms Park.

Ward brothers Bryn and Zac join Gavin Andrews and Conor Murray on the Ireland Rugby Social to discuss their rugby careers so far.

Scarlets again turn to teenager Carwyn Leggatt-Jones at 10 for their United Rugby Championship contest with Edinburgh.

France's Thibaud Flament, who missed France's first Six Nations game because it clashed with his wife's fertility treatment, says he is "surprised how many people go through" the process.

At the halfway stage of the Six Nations, Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton dish out their report cards for every team so far and give their predictions for what we could see in the rest of the tournament.

Rugby Special's John Barclay analyses the "huge influence" Antoine Dupont had in France's 33-8 win over Italy, highlighting the scrum-half's vision and toughness.

Rugby Special pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton are surprised by the nature of England's last two defeats in the Six Nations and feel Steve Borthwick's side couldn't match the "intensity" of Ireland at Twickenham.