A 38th straight Test win and eighth successive Six Nations title are far from formalities as a patched-England face a rejuvenated France in Bordeaux

Leinster warm up for next week's Champions Cup final with an emphatic 10-try win over Ospreys to seal second place in the United Rugby Championship table and a potential home semi-final.

Saracens continue their late surge towards the Prem play-offs with a 30-14 win against Gloucester to move three points off the fourth.

Munster beat the Lions in a hard-fought United Rugby Championship encounter at Thomond Park to advance to the quarter-final play-off stage of the competition.

Harlequins put a dent in Exeter Chiefs' play-off hopes with a blistering 41-24 come-from-behind Prem victory.

A major review into the schedule of South African rugby union could result in their clubs withdrawing from European club competitions.

Henry Arundell scores four tries as Bath end a run of three games without a win with a comfortable 69-12 victory over Newcastle.

Wales interim attack coach Ashley Beck says the team needs better skill development.

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.