Wales fly-half Sam Costelow is ruled out of the Six Nations trip to face Ireland on Friday night.

Scotland are boosted by the unexpected return of Jack Dempsey to their squad before Saturday's game with Grand Slam-chasing France.

The Six Nations trophy is to be "retired from ceremonial use" and replaced with a new one after being damaged by fire in an accident during transit.

Newcastle Red Bulls centre Sammy Arnold signs a contract extension to remain on Tyneside for at least another season.

Gloucester Rugby add both Chris Boyd and Rob Burgess to the club's leadership group.

Ben Youngs, England’s most-capped men's player, looks into concussion and brain injuries in rugby.

Former England captain Lewis Moody discusses his motor neurone disease diagnosis with former team-mate Ben Youngs.

Ex-England captain Lewis Moody tells former team-mate Ben Youngs he was "very aware" of the risks posed during his career.

Danny and Chris look ahead to a huge week for England in Rome.

A knee injury rules centre Ollie Lawrence out of England's Six Nations meeting with Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Bundee Aki, Jimmy O'Brien and Robbie Henshaw are in contention to feature for Ireland in Friday's Six Nations game against Wales in Dublin [20:10 GMT].