Three weeks before the start of the Six Nations, Sam Underhill has been ruled out of the tournament in a significant blow to England.
After four weeks out, England fly-half Danny Cipriani is back for Gloucester as they take on Munster on Friday.
David Sisi is the only uncapped player to be included in a 31-man Italy training squad that will gather in Rome ahead of the Six Nations.
France have called upon five new players for the Six Nations, including Under-20 World Championship winner Romain Ntamack.
Two-time World Rugby Player of the year Beauden Barrett says John Plumtree has the potential to coach the All Blacks.
Having not played since November 10 due to ongoing concussion issues, Leigh Halfpenny appears to be a doubt for Wales' Six Nations campaign.
England coach Eddie Jones has been given a boost ahead of the Six Nations, with Billy Vunipola and Joe Launchbury to return for their clubs.
Mark Wilson has signed a new four-year contract with Newcastle Falcons after some brilliant displays for England in November.
England's Sam Underhill will undergo a specialist review after suffering ankle ligament damage and could miss the start of the Six Nations.
Faf de Klerk said it was "humbling" to be offered a new long-term contract by Sale Sharks with a year still to run on his previous...
Harlequins say Dave Ward has "no case to answer" over allegations that he spat at a Wasps player at Twickenham, but he still faces a ban.
Wales could tour New Zealand in 2020, giving new coach Wayne Pivac a stern test early in his tenure.
Kieran Read is optimistic about what 2019 might hold and feels he is finally returning to form after back surgery.
After two shoulder operations failed to cure a shoulder problem, Paul James has opted to retire and switch his focus to coaching.
Timisoara Saracens have been punished for not doing enough to try to get the game against Northampton Saints to go ahead last Saturday.
Bernard Laporte, the president of the French Rugby Federation, says rugby must evolve, with changes to attitudes and the rules on tackling.