Host Country: FRANCE
Date of the finals: 08/09/2023 - 28/10/2023
Number of Venues: 9
Number of Teams: 20
Sara Cox, the world's first professional female rugby union referee, is to retire from international officiating.
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.
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.
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.
BBC Sport Wales assesses who has impressed or fallen away as Steve Tandy prepares to select his first Six Nations squad.
Harlequins stun La Rochelle to claim a place and home advantage in the last 16 of the Champions Cup.
Impressive teenager Edoardo Todaro scores a first-half hat-trick to help seal Northampton Saints a home last-16 tie in the Investec Champions Cup and eliminate Scarlets.
Glasgow Warriors continue their fine form in the Champions Cup with victory over Saracens to set up a home last-16 tie against the Bulls.
Scarlets are regretting missed chances in the Champions Cup while Cardiff, Dragons and Ospreys will have to travel in the last 16 of the Challenge Cup.
| YEAR | WINNER |
| 2019 | South Africa |
| 2015 | New Zealand |
| 2011 | New Zealand |
| 2007 | South Africa |
| 2003 | England |
| 1999 | Australia |
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