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Pioneering ref Cox to retire from international rugby
Pioneering ref Cox to retire from international rugby

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

Win over Saracens confirms Glasgow as contenders on two fronts
Win over Saracens confirms Glasgow as contenders on two fronts

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 sign winger Fineanganofo from 2026-27
Newcastle sign winger Fineanganofo from 2026-27

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

Bielle-Biarrey hat-trick denies Bristol top spot
Bielle-Biarrey hat-trick denies Bristol top spot

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 v Saracens and Leicester at Bordeaux - Champions Cup last 16
Bath v Saracens and Leicester at Bordeaux - Champions Cup last 16

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.

Winners and losers before Wales name Six Nations squad
Winners and losers before Wales name Six Nations squad

BBC Sport Wales assesses who has impressed or fallen away as Steve Tandy prepares to select his first Six Nations squad.

Harlequins knock out La Rochelle with stunning away win
Harlequins knock out La Rochelle with stunning away win

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

Todaro hat-trick seals Saints home last-16 tie
Todaro hat-trick seals Saints home last-16 tie

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 beat Saracens to set up Bulls last-16 tie
Glasgow beat Saracens to set up Bulls last-16 tie

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.

Trio through but Welsh clubs rue missed Euro chances
Trio through but Welsh clubs rue missed Euro chances

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.

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