Wales coaching trio Dan Lydiate, Rhys Patchell and Duncan Jones will again be involved in Steve Tandy's backroom for the Six Nations.

Andy Farrell will name his Ireland squad for the Six Nations squad on Wednesday but a number of the usual contenders are struggling for form, fitness or both.

The Welsh Rugby Union will enter a "period of exclusivity" with Ospreys owners Y11 Sport & Media to discuss buying rivals Cardiff.

Sara Cox, the world's first professional female rugby union referee, is to retire from international officiating.

Exeter could be without forward Kane James for two to three months as he awaits news on the extent of an ankle injury.

Glasgow Warriors 28-3 Champions Cup defeat of Saracens shows Franco Smith's side are an elite side who are contenders for two titles this season, writes Tom English.

Newcastle Red Bulls sign winger Fehi Fineanganofo on a two-year deal from the beginning of the 2026-27 Prem season.

Bath will play Saracens in the last 16 of the Champions Cup, while Leicester travel to holders Bordeaux and Bristol face six-time winners Toulouse away.

Who were the big winners in the round of 16 draw? And who next for the All Blacks?

Bristol Bears miss out on top spot in their Champions Cup pool as Louis Bielle-Biarrey's hat-trick gives defending champions Bordeaux victory at Ashton Gate.

Harlequins stun La Rochelle to claim a place and home advantage in the last 16 of the Champions Cup.