New Zealand-born Newcastle Red Bulls hooker Hame Faiva retires from injury at the age of 31.

Andy Farrell says he expects Bundee Aki to sign a new Ireland deal after recalling the centre to his squad to face Scotland in Saturday's Triple Crown decider.

BBC Sport NI looks at Ireland wing Rob Baloucoune's rapid ascent to becoming a key player for Ireland following a breakthrough Six Nations campaign.

BBC Sport examines what has gone wrong with England's Six Nations campaign with their final game against France approaching.

Fin Smith says his on-pitch disagreement with England captain Maro Itoje shows the depth of their relationship, rather than any disintegration of team unity.

Record-breaking Wales flanker Alex Mann will finish a strong Six Nations campaign against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday.

Tom English looks at the areas Scotland must master in order to record a rare win over Ireland in the final round of Six Nations fixtures.

England's kicking has become a bugbear of supporters, but it is actually one of the few areas of their game that is functioning well in the Six Nations.

Ireland lock James Ryan is ruled out as head coach Andy Farrell makes four changes for Saturday's Six Nations Triple Crown decider against Scotland in Dublin.

Bath appoint former Ulster general manager Bryn Cunningham as their new head of recruitment.

Max Williamson and Grant Gilchrist form a new-look second row and Zander Fagerson is back in the starting XV as Scotland chase victory away to Ireland that could lead to a first Six Nations title.