Scarlets-Ospreys merger talk has affected Wales squad – Gatland
Warren Gatland wants Wales to focus on winning the Six Nations, but says talk of an Ospreys-Scarlets merger has had an impact on players.
Beard replaces Hill in Wales side for Scotland encounter
Cory Hill's ankle injury has given Adam Beard an opportunity to come back into the Wales starting line-up at Murrayfield.
Hastings: Laidlaw must prove he deserves Scotland place
Scott Hastings says the onus is on Greig Laidlaw and other senior Scotland players to step up when they lock horns with Wales.
France unchanged for Ireland clash
Jacques Brunel has unsurprisingly stuck with the same 23 to take on the defending champions after an impressive display against Scotland.
Australia captain Patu banned for biting international team-mate
Liz Patu has pleaded guilty to biting Australia team-mate Rebecca Clough on Saturday, prompting a six-week ban.
Read still three weeks away from Crusaders return
The Crusaders will not rush Kieran Read back in a Rugby World Cup year, meaning the All Blacks captain is facing another three weeks... Read more
Scotland’s Hogg ruled out of Wales clash
Scotland will once more be without full-back Stuart Hogg when they take on Wales in the Six Nations this weekend.
Itoje, Robshaw and Joseph return to England squad
British and Irish Lions duo Maro Itoje and Jonathan Joseph, as well as former skipper Chris Robshaw, have been called up by England.
Waratahs loan Polota-Nau from Tigers as injury cover
An injury to Shambeckler Vui and suspension for Tolu Latu has forced the Waratahs to bring in Tatafu Polota-Nau as short-term cover.
Leaders Toulouse stretch unbeaten Top 14 run to record 12 games
A 28-9 victory over Stade Francais saw Top 14 leaders Toulouse break a league record as they extended their unbeaten run to 12 games.
Ulster hold on with 13 men against Dragons
Ulster saw out the final 10 minutes with 13 men to inflict a four-try defeat on a beleaguered Dragons side.
Flood in fine form as bottom side Newcastle beat Worcester
Newcastle Falcons closed the gap on second-bottom Worcester Warriors to five points with a 17-6 victory in the Premiership on Sunday.
Beaumont: No decision made on World Rugby League
Bill Beaumont will chair a meeting in Dublin this month to discuss plans for a new annual 12-team global competition.
Jaguares hold off winless Blues
A late rally away to Jaguares was not enough for the Blues to avoid suffering a third successive Super Rugby defeat.
Classy Clermont cut loose as Lyon lose ground on top two
Toulouse's lead in the Top 14 table is down to a solitary point after Clermont Auvergne thrashed Grenoble. Lyon, meanwhile, lost at home.
Halfpenny helps Scarlets beat Munster as Glasgow go top
Wales international Leigh Halfpenny featured in the Scarlets' 10-6 win over Munster, while Glasgow Warriors went top of Conference A.
