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Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright is poised to leave Dragons and join Leicester at the end of this season.
Olly Cracknell says the high turnover of bosses at Leicester Tigers helped him finally realise his dream of playing for Wales.
Ospreys and Dragons start 2026 in style by beating Cardiff and Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship.
Gloucester winger Ben Loader is expected to be out until the "back end of the season" after re-injuring his hamstring.
Northampton Saints back row Callum Chick says they will not allow "outside noises" to distract them in their bid for success this season.
Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy scores two tries to inspire Ospreys to a New Year's derby victory against Cardiff in Bridgend.
Dragons run four tries past Scarlets in 28-5 at Rodney Parade to climb to 10th in the United Rugby Championship.
Wales back Louis Rees-Zammit says he is "incredibly happy" to have signed a new contract with Bristol Bears.
Versatile back Ethan Grayson signs a contract extension with Newcastle Red Bulls for the next two seasons.
Ulster captain Iain Henderson returns from a back injury against heavily-changed inter-provincial rivals Munster in Belfast on Friday.
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| Date | Home Team | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 3rd Jan | Sharks | Lions |
| Fri 23rd Jan | Ospreys Rugby | Lions |
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 20th Dec | Stormers | Lions | 34-27 |
| Sat 29th Nov | Bulls | Lions | 33-43 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stormers | 7 | 32 |
| 2 | Cardiff Rugby | 9 | 31 |
| 3 | Munster Rugby | 8 | 30 |
| 4 | Glasgow Warriors | 8 | 29 |
| 5 | Ulster Rugby | 7 | 27 |
| 6 | Leinster Rugby | 8 | 25 |
| 7 | Benetton Treviso | 8 | 18 |
| 8 | Ospreys Rugby | 9 | 18 |
| 9 | Lions | 7 | 17 |
| 10 | Connacht Rugby | 7 | 16 |
| 11 | Dragons RFC | 9 | 16 |
| 12 | Bulls | 7 | 15 |
| 13 | Edinburgh Rugby | 7 | 13 |
| 14 | Sharks | 7 | 12 |
| 15 | Zebre | 8 | 11 |
| 16 | Scarlets | 8 | 9 |
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