Former Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze is banned for 11 years for violating anti-doping rules, with five team-mates handed suspensions of up to six years.

Saracens' teenage star Noah Caluori believes he is now ready for the step up to international rugby after a stunning breakthrough season.

Ireland's Eve Higgins hopes Sunday's Six Nations game against Scotland at Dublin's Aviva Stadium will be "the first of many".

Munster commission an independent governance and organisational review to take place after the club decide against bringing in Roger Randle as an attack coach last month.

Cardiff lock Josh McNally will miss the URC final regular league game against Stormers because of his Royal Air Force commitments.

Former England hooker Brian Moore will end his broadcast commentary career after working on England's Women's Six Nations decider against France on Sunday.

Exeter back rower Kane James and Harlequins centre Bryn Bradley are among six uncapped Wales players named by Steve Tandy for the summer games.

England score nine tries to seal a 61-33 away win against Italy and set up a Women's Six Nations title decider against France.

Aoife Wafer scores twice as Ireland beat Wales 33-12 at home to record their second win of the 2026 Women's Six Nations.

France score 11 tries on their way to a resounding 69-28 win over Scotland, to set up a final day showdown with England for the Women's Six Nations title.