BBC Sport takes a look at how things stand in Prem rugby as the league returns after an eight-week break with Northampton top of the table and six teams in play-off contention.

Taulupe Faletau returns to the Cardiff matchday squad for the first time since New Year's Day against Bulls in the URC.

Ulster must navigate the latter stages of the season without breakout Six Nations wing Rob Baloucoune because of an elbow injury.

Newcastle Red Bulls sign Coventry back-row forward Allan Ferrie on a two-year deal.

Argentina is pressing forward with a bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup, which would take the event to South America for the first time.

Sir James Dyson is a long-time supporter of Bath and says his investment will help realise plans for a new stadium.

England's World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford announces she is pregnant with her first child.

BBC Sport pundits John Barclay and Sam Warburton picks for their teams of the tournament for the 2026 Six Nations.

BBC Sport pundits Ugo Monye, Sam Warburton and John Barclay look at how England's lack of discipline in the final minutes of both halves led to England's 48-46 defeat to France on Six Nations Super Saturday at the Stade de France.

BBC Sport pundit Sam Warburton analyses how Wales have made their "powerful" forward pack the foundation of their attack over the course of the 2026 Six Nations.

France edge out England with the last kick of the game in a sensational 13-try decider, to secure back-to-back Six Nations titles at the Stade de France.