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Wales star Wainwright poised for Leicester move
Wales star Wainwright poised for Leicester move

Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright is poised to leave Dragons and join Leicester at the end of this season.

Mix of hope & despair in Wales' festive URC derbies
Mix of hope & despair in Wales' festive URC derbies

Ospreys and Dragons start 2026 in style by beating Cardiff and Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship.

Hardy double inspires Ospreys to beat Cardiff
Hardy double inspires Ospreys to beat Cardiff

Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy scores two tries to inspire Ospreys to a New Year's derby victory against Cardiff in Bridgend.

Dragons cruise to derby win against hapless Scarlets
Dragons cruise to derby win against hapless Scarlets

Dragons run four tries past Scarlets in 28-5 at Rodney Parade to climb to 10th in the United Rugby Championship.

Rees-Zammit signs 'long-term' deal with Bristol
Rees-Zammit signs 'long-term' deal with Bristol

Wales back Louis Rees-Zammit says he is "incredibly happy" to have signed a new contract with Bristol Bears.

Versatile Grayson extends Newcastle Red Bulls deal
Versatile Grayson extends Newcastle Red Bulls deal

Versatile back Ethan Grayson signs a contract extension with Newcastle Red Bulls for the next two seasons.

Henderson back for Ulster as Munster ring changes
Henderson back for Ulster as Munster ring changes

Ulster captain Iain Henderson returns from a back injury against heavily-changed inter-provincial rivals Munster in Belfast on Friday.

How much do you know about Prem Rugby and PWR in 2025?
How much do you know about Prem Rugby and PWR in 2025?

How much do you remember about Prem and Premiership Women's Rugby in 2025? Try our BBC Sport quiz.

Cole to leave Tigers after 18 years for personal reasons
Cole to leave Tigers after 18 years for personal reasons

Leicester Tigers stalwart Dan Cole will leave the club at the end of 2025 due to personal reasons.

What to look out for in Welsh rugby's New Year's Day derbies
What to look out for in Welsh rugby's New Year's Day derbies

Dragons, Scarlets, Ospreys and Cardiff aim to start 2026 with a bang in New Year's Day derbies in the United Rugby Championship.

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