Canada Women national team head coach Kevin Rouet joins Alex Austerberry's coaching setup at Saracens Women.

Leicester Tigers welcome back international stars Freddie Steward and Tommy Reffell, while Leinster name Harry Byrne at fly-half for Friday's Champions Cup pool match.

Cardiff trio set for 100th appearances against Ulster in the European Challenge Cup on Saturday.

England second row George Martin will be followed by more signings in the coming weeks as Saracens aim to restore their glory days, says boss Mark McCall.

Ospreys head coach Mark Jones says losing Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan to Gloucester would be a massive blow to Welsh rugby.

Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright is set to boost the Dragons' bid for a first win of 2025 against Lyon in the Challenge Cup.

The Welsh Rugby Union confirms chief executive Abi Tierney will return to fully resume her leadership position at the start of 2026.

Christian Wade has 93 tries, eight behind Chris Ashton's Prem record of 101, as he begins his Newcastle Red Bulls career.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he is focused on retaining as much of his current squad as he can.

Northampton Saints have shown other teams they can now "beat you up as well as run round you", according to winger George Hendy.

Leicester Tigers back row Emeka Ilione and teenage full-back George Pearson are among seven players to sign deals with the Prem club.