Northampton fly-half Fin Smith is suffering with a calf strain that may put him out of England's Six Nations opener against Wales.

Bath fly-half Finn Russell warns his team they need to improve quickly if they are to realise his dream of winning the Champions Cup.

Newcastle Red Bulls confirm the signing of Sale Sharks scrum-half Raffi Quirke and hooker Bryn Gordon.

The number eight has been ruled out of Wales' first three games against England, France and Scotland.

Former club captain Stephan Lewies is to leave Harlequins at the end of the season to return to Sharks in his native South Africa.

Ireland and British and Irish Lions star Bundee Aki sits down with the Ireland Rugby Social for an in-depth chat about his life and career.

Full-time mortgage advisor and part-time rugby player Will Crane on making the jump into the top tier during his loan with Gloucester.

Dragons made nine changes for Saturday's thrashing at Benetton that threatens any hope of Challenge Cup progress.

Nigel Davies returns for a third term in charge at Scarlets despite not being involved in professional rugby since 2014.

Sale Sharks full-back Luke James signs a new deal to remain with the Prem club until 2029.

Scotland centre Huw Jones is to leave Glasgow Warriors to join French Top 14 club Toulon at the end of the current season.