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Former England captain Jamie George is to retire at the end of 2027 after agreeing a one-year contract extension with Saracens.
Andy Farrell has named his Ireland squad for the 2026 Six Nations, but what are the big talking points from his selection?
France's all-time top try-scorer Damian Penaud is a shock omission from the defending champions' Six Nations squad.
Northampton lock JJ van der Mescht's gainline power and 23-stone frame is fuelled by just one meal a day.
Ospreys head coach Mark Jones says the squad have been told their owners Y11 Sport & Media are in talks to buy rivals Cardiff.
Australia have continued their rugby league recruitment drive with the capture of Kangaroos star Angus Crichton.
Winger Adam Radwan says he contemplated leaving the Prem before Leicester Tigers signed him from Newcastle.
Ulster captain Iain Henderson has been left out of Ireland's 37-strong squad for the Six Nations but Nathan Doak and Edwin Edogbo are included.
The Welsh Rugby Union is warned it is out of touch with fans after facing questions in parliament over aims to cut a professional team.
Northampton's teenage wing Edoardo Todaro is rewarded for his prolific breakthrough campaign with a place in Italy's Six Nations squad.
The British and Irish Lions will play three Tests in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch on their landmark first women's tour to New Zealand.
| Date | Home Team | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 23rd Jan | Ospreys Rugby | Lions |
| Sat 31st Jan | Lions | Bulls |
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 3rd Jan | Sharks | Lions | 22-23 |
| Sat 20th Dec | Stormers | Lions | 34-27 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stormers | 8 | 36 |
| 2 | Glasgow Warriors | 9 | 34 |
| 3 | Ulster Rugby | 8 | 31 |
| 4 | Cardiff Rugby | 9 | 31 |
| 5 | Leinster Rugby | 9 | 30 |
| 6 | Munster Rugby | 9 | 30 |
| 7 | Lions | 8 | 21 |
| 8 | Benetton Treviso | 9 | 19 |
| 9 | Ospreys Rugby | 9 | 18 |
| 10 | Edinburgh Rugby | 8 | 17 |
| 11 | Bulls | 8 | 16 |
| 12 | Connacht Rugby | 8 | 16 |
| 13 | Dragons RFC | 9 | 16 |
| 14 | Sharks | 8 | 14 |
| 15 | Zebre | 9 | 11 |
| 16 | Scarlets | 8 | 9 |
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