Scotland centre Meryl Smith signs a new contract extension to remain with Premiership Women's Rugby side Bristol Bears.

Ulster captain Iain Henderson will miss the Challenge Cup final against Montpellier after he is handed a three-match suspension by the United Rugby Championship.

England reinforce their pack for the Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France with the return of Sadia Kabeya, Maddie Feaunati and Lilli Ives Campion.

South Africa prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is banned for 18 months for breaking anti-doping rules - ruling him out of the 2027 World Cup.

Ireland hooker Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald says that enjoying her rollercoaster rugby journey "has made me play better".

Australia centre Len Ikitau says he would like to return to Exeter in the future.

England lock Alex Coles is set to make his first start since the Six Nations for Northampton after recovering from an ankle injury.

Bristol winger Gabriel Ibitoye will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury that will keep him out for three to four months.

Academy player Wilhelm De Klerk and Bryn Ward are two of 10 changes made by Richie Murphy for Friday's final regular season United Rugby Championship match against leaders Glasgow Warriors in Belfast.

Exeter back Ben Hammersley signs a new deal with the Prem club.

Leigh Halfpenny is set to make one final appearance in Wales after being named in the Cardiff squad for the crucial URC match against Stormers on Friday.