At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand makes one change to his starting XV for Saturday's Women's Six Nations home game against Wales.

Holland Bogan and Rachel Phillips make their first Scotland starts as head coach Sione Fukofuka makes seven changes for Saturday's Six Nations meeting with France in Edinburgh.

Exeter Chiefs club captain Jack Yeandle signs a one-year contract extension at Sandy Park.

Back-row forward Christiana Balogun signs a new contract with Premiership Women's Rugby side Bristol.

Australian prop Angus Bell returns in one of five changes made by Richie Murphy for Ulster's United Rugby Championship game against the table-topping Stormers at Affidea Stadium on Friday (19:45 BST).

Freddie Thomas says Gloucester have simplified their gameplan which played more to the players' strengths.

Carys Cox and Hannah Dallavalle return to Wales' backline for the Six Nations trip to Ireland, while Georgia Evans makes her first start of the campaign.

Cornish Pirates announce new investment from American firm Stonewood Capital Management, described as a "landmark" move by the club.

Ireland centre Aoife Dalton admits she feared her international career would be cut short after a difficult Six Nations debut campaign in 2023.

Sara, Kat Merchant and Philippa Tuttiett debate the size 4.5 ball and preview round four.