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Harlequins sign England full-back George Furbank from fellow Prem side Northampton Saints.
England World Cup winners Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer announce they are expecting a baby together, with Galligan due to give birth in October.
Wales hooker Brodie Coghlan is hoping he can help Dragons reach the European Challenge Cup semi-final by beating Zebre.
The captains from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland take centre stage
England full-back Ellie Kildunne admits feeling "really alone" after experiencing an emotional dip following their Rugby World Cup win.
Former Gloucester flanker John Gadd says it is "surreal" to be given England cap 44 years after he played for his country.
Ireland scrum coach Denis Fogarty says his side must "not let the games go past us" during the Six Nations.
Former England captain Courtney Lawes says he is "officially un-retiring from international duty" after signing for Sale for 2026-27.
Ireland kicking coach Gareth Steenson says the Ireland squad has given him a "release of life" ahead of the side's Six Nations campaign.
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter says his side's Challenge Cup quarter-final against Benetton comes too soon for Len Ikitau and Ethan Roots.
Dragons take on Zebre in the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup with the help of qualified lawyer Rodrigo Martinez in the front row.
| Date | Home Team | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 18th Apr | Lions | Glasgow Warriors |
| Sat 25th Apr | Lions | Connacht Rugby |
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 28th Mar | Lions | Dragons RFC | 42-26 |
| Sat 21st Mar | Lions | Edinburgh Rugby | 54-17 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glasgow Warriors | 14 | 55 |
| 2 | Stormers | 14 | 51 |
| 3 | Ulster Rugby | 14 | 47 |
| 4 | Leinster Rugby | 14 | 46 |
| 5 | Lions | 14 | 43 |
| 6 | Cardiff Rugby | 14 | 41 |
| 7 | Munster Rugby | 14 | 41 |
| 8 | Bulls | 14 | 40 |
| 9 | Connacht Rugby | 14 | 39 |
| 10 | Sharks | 14 | 33 |
| 11 | Ospreys Rugby | 14 | 30 |
| 12 | Benetton Treviso | 14 | 28 |
| 13 | Edinburgh Rugby | 14 | 23 |
| 14 | Scarlets | 14 | 21 |
| 15 | Dragons RFC | 14 | 21 |
| 16 | Zebre | 14 | 12 |
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