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George North will bring down the curtain on one of the most successful careers in British professional rugby.
Ireland kicking coach Gareth Steenson says closing out the Women's Six Nations with two home wins will be "huge" for the squad after last weekend's deflating defeat by France.
The 35-year-old tight-head has made 161 Ospreys appearances since he joined in 2018 from South African side Cheetahs.
Toulouse flanker Jack Willis says he has unfinished business with the international game, but admits he may never get the chance to return to the Test arena.
Harlequins sign Wales international prop Sisilia Tuipolotu from Gloucester-Hartpury for the 2026-27 season.
England's patched-up Women's Six Nations squad is boosted by the return of centre Jade Shekells, but Sadia Kabeya is still recovering from injury.
Newcastle Red Bulls centre Cameron Hutchison agrees to remain with the Prem club for a further year.
Former Under-21 England rugby star Matt Hampson and his team, including former jockey Sir AP McCoy, reflect on completing the 2026 London Marathon to raise awareness for their work in supporting young people seriously injured through sport.
England run in 10 tries on their way to a dominant 62-24 win over Wales at Ashton Gate, to extend their lead at the top of the Women's Six Nations table to five points.
Italy pick up their first win of this year's Women's Six Nations tournament with a 41-14 victory against Scotland.
France remain on track for a Grand Slam showdown with England after battling past Ireland 26-7 in Clermont in the Women's Six Nations.
| Date | Home Team | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 9th May | Leinster Rugby | Lions |
| Sat 16th May | Munster Rugby | Lions |
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 25th Apr | Lions | Connacht Rugby | 33-21 |
| Sat 18th Apr | Lions | Glasgow Warriors | 54-12 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stormers | 16 | 56 |
| 2 | Glasgow Warriors | 16 | 55 |
| 3 | Lions | 16 | 53 |
| 4 | Leinster Rugby | 16 | 53 |
| 5 | Munster Rugby | 16 | 51 |
| 6 | Cardiff Rugby | 16 | 50 |
| 7 | Bulls | 16 | 49 |
| 8 | Ulster Rugby | 16 | 47 |
| 9 | Connacht Rugby | 16 | 44 |
| 10 | Sharks | 16 | 36 |
| 11 | Ospreys Rugby | 16 | 35 |
| 12 | Edinburgh Rugby | 16 | 33 |
| 13 | Benetton Treviso | 16 | 33 |
| 14 | Dragons RFC | 16 | 25 |
| 15 | Scarlets | 16 | 24 |
| 16 | Zebre | 16 | 15 |
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