Hollie Davidson will become the first woman to referee a men's Six Nations match when Ireland host Italy on 14 February.

Former Wales and Llanelli prop Anthony Buchanan resigns from the Welsh Rugby Union council after losing confidence in the governing body.

The intrigue and interest around player movements has exploded in recent weeks and could be a useful tool for engaging new fans.

Exeter Chiefs' England back-rower Ethan Roots signs a two-year contract extension with the Prem club.

Sale Sharks head coach Marco Bortolami leaves the Prem club "by mutual consent due to unforeseen circumstances" after six months.

Glasgow Warriors' Ollie Smith explains how losing his brother at age 21 affected his rugby career and inspired his family to set up a blood donation charity.

Australian former United States women head coach Sione Fukofuka is appointed head coach of Scotland women.

Cardiff braced for three festive derbies against Scarlets, Dragons and Ospreys that could shape their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes.

Dragons sign Currie Cup winning captain Cebo Dlamini from Griquas because of an injury crisis at tight-head prop.

Cardiff and Scarlets are hopeful of retaining their top players after Wales captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake opted to swap Ospreys for Gloucester.

Former South Africa women's captain Lusanda Dumke dies after being diagnosed with a rare gastric cancer.