The British and Irish Lions will play three Tests in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch on their landmark first women's tour to New Zealand.

Newcastle Red Bulls will face French giants La Rochelle after reaching a European knockout round for the first time in four years.

Swansea's local authority is considering legal action amid growing doubts over the future of the Ospreys and claims players have been "kept in the dark" over the region's fate.

Experienced pair Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry return to the Scotland squad for the Six Nations, while there are places for young Edinburgh back-row duo Liam McConnell and Freddy Douglas.

Back-row forward Ollie Leatherbarrow has signed at Newcastle Red Bulls for at least another two seasons.

Wales head coach Steve Tandy refuses to be drawn on speculation surrounding the future of his former side Ospreys.

Gloucester continue to strengthen their pack for 2026-27 as they sign former Bristol lock Joe Joyce from Connacht for next season.

Wales boss Steve Tandy recalls prop Tomas Francis and calls up uncapped Bath centre Louis Hennessey and Leicester wing Gabriel Hamer-Webb.

Exeter could be without forward Kane James for two to three months as he awaits news on the extent of an ankle injury.

Wales coaching trio Dan Lydiate, Rhys Patchell and Duncan Jones will again be involved in Steve Tandy's backroom for the Six Nations.

Andy Farrell will name his Ireland squad for the Six Nations squad on Wednesday but a number of the usual contenders are struggling for form, fitness or both.