Rugby Union

Wing Ryan Conbeer has signed a new deal to remain at Ospreys. The 26-year-old was initially recruited in August 2024 on a short-term basis after being released by Scarlets at the end of last season. Conbeer, whose new contract duration has not been specified, scored three times in five games, …

Former Australia rugby union captain Rocky Elsom has received a two-year prison sentence after being found guilty of misusing corporate assets while president of French club Narbonne. The 42-year-old, who was also fined 100,000 euros (£84,141) by the French court – with half of that sum suspended – was convicted …

Scotland make two changes to their starting XV, with Gregor Brown replacing Jonny Gray in the second row and Matt Fagerson in at number eight for Jack Dempsey, who is ruled out with a hamstring injury. Lock Marshall Sykes, back-rower Ben Muncaster and versatile back Jamie Dobie come into the …

Gloucester-Hartpury have named an unchanged starting XV for the Premiership Women’s Rugby final against Saracens as they look to win a record third-straight title on Sunday. England captain Zoe Aldcroft starts in the second row with club co-captain Natasha ‘Mo’ Hunt at scrum-half and fellow Red Roses Tatyana Heard, Alex …

BBC Sport and ITV have agreed a new four-year deal for the live free-to-air rights for the Men’s Six Nations to 2029. The BBC will provide live TV coverage, TV highlights and digital clips of the championship, including five matches involving Scotland and Wales each year. ITV will broadcast 10 …

London Irish plan to return under a fan ownership model, whereby supporters will have the opportunity to own a stake in the club. In the statement, the current owners The Jordan Group described themselves as “custodians” of the club. As well as establishing the women’s team and academy, the owners …

Italy make seven changes following the round four defeat by England. Captain Michele Lamaro drops to the bench for the first time in a Six Nations game – all his previous 24 caps in this tournament had been starts – and is replaced at flanker by Manuel Zuliani. Tommaso Allan …

How many people the foundation and centre have supported over the years, Hampson can’t put an exact number on. But it is hundreds who have sought access to expert physiotherapists, specialist personal trainers, wellbeing support and other tailored healthy living advice at the centre. Accommodation has been set up there …

Six Nations Rugby Special pundits Jonathan Davies and Simon Zebo explain why they cannot see Scotland stopping France from winning the Six Nations title on Saturday. WATCH MORE: Scotland team-mates quiz with Rory Darge Watch Six Nations Rugby Special on BBC iPlayer BBC News

Ireland forward James Ryan says his side’s defence will need to improve considerably if they are to overcome Italy in their final Six Nations match in Rome on Saturday. Ireland conceded five tries as they lost 42-27 to France at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin to leave their hopes of …

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Henson was an outlier, a man who split the opinions of team-mates, coaches and supporters. He was his own man who would strike his own hits. Which brings us back to the kick. There is less than five minutes left on the clock, England lead 9-8 when a penalty is …

Gloucester have three Wales starters with Anscombe joined by scrum-half Tomos Williams and centre Max Llewellyn. Wing Josh Hathaway and lock Freddie Thomas are also in the squad, while forwards coach Rhys Thomas has been involved in the backroom staff. England will arrive at the Principality Stadium as title contenders, …

England’s primary motivation is to “win well” against Wales rather than think about their Six Nations title chances, says number eight Ben Earl. Steve Borthwick’s side will win the championship on Saturday if they beat Wales with the bonus point in Cardiff and France fail to beat Scotland at Stade …

Interim head coach Matt Sherratt is targeting a win against England in his final match in charge of Wales. The Cardiff head coach took over on a short-term basis after Warren Gatland left his role two games into the Six Nations. Wales have lost their last 16 matches and Sherratt …

Wales, who have been beaten in all four games in this campaign, are bidding to avoid a 17th successive Test defeat and 11th Six Nations loss on the bounce. Wales’ most recent Test match victory came against World Cup pool opponents Georgia in October 2023. They have also lost their …

Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby has expressed his disappointment with France head coach Fabien Galthie’s comments regarding the Antoine Dupont injury incident in last week’s Six Nations game. Les Bleus won 42-27 in Dublin to end Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes, but the France skipper’s serious knee injury dominated post-match discussion. …

Forrester is quick to point out that Lynn is not the only Gloucester-Hartpury stalwart who has grown the club to where it is today. “Having gone on that journey with the group, and it’s not just Lynny, it’s all the other staff, it’s your Mo Hunts, your Zoe Aldcrofts, Kathryn …

Looking to secure the Triple Crown and keep their title charge alive, Ireland had been expected to breeze past a Wales side on a record losing streak, but revitalised by interim coach Matt Sherratt, the hosts were taking it to the title challengers. Then, in the 32nd minute, the game …

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made two changes to his line-up for Saturday’s final Six Nations match away to France. Gregor Brown starts in the second row in place of the benched Jonny Gray while Matt Fagerson replaces Jack Dempsey in the back row, with Dempsey out with a …