Former Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny signs a new contract with Cardiff and is set to return to action this weekend.

Saracens confirm the signing of England lock George Martin from Prem rivals Leicester Tigers.

Gloucester back row Deian Gwynne is banned for three weeks for making eye contact with Castres' Florent Vanverberghe.

Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens says the win over Lyon has created a "buzz" around Kingston Park.

Prop Will Stuart is a serious doubt for the start of England's Six Nations campaign after sustaining a suspected Achilles tendon injury on Bath duty.

With the first round of matches in the 2025-26 Champions Cup all done and dusted, we take a look at what we learned from the opening weekend's fixtures.

Alex Mitchell set his sights on european glory after the disappointment of losing the Champions Cup final in May.

Gloucester hold their nerve to beat Castres on their return to the Champions Cup after a two-year absence on a wild afternoon at Kingsholm.

George Hendy's try four minutes from time seals a dramatic win for Northampton Saints in an enthralling Champions Cup contest against Pau.

Ospreys fight back from 21-0 down to stun Connacht 24-21 in their European Challenge Cup opener in Bridgend.

Saracens come from behind to beat Loughborough Lightning and extend their unbeaten run in Premiership Women’s Rugby.