Rugby Union

“Firstly, I’m delighted to commit to Cardiff. This genuinely is a club that I’ve got a real affinity to,” Sherratt said. “I love going to work every day. The players and the staff are great, it’s a great group, and I think our fans are unbelievable as well – just …

Chris and Ugo discuss Warren Gatland leaving Wales, plus we hear from Rhys Patchell. BBC News

Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan will miss the Women’s Six Nations through injury. The Gloucester-Hartpury lock missed Ireland’s victory over Australia and the WXV1 competition in the autumn after sustaining a serious knee injury when playing for her club in June. She had previously been co-captain, with Edel McMahon, during the …

Ireland say that Tadhg Furlong, Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy “continue to make good progress” in their returns from injury. Forwards Furlong and McCarthy have not featured in the 2025 Six Nations, missing the wins over England and Scotland with calf and head injuries respectively. Wing Hansen started against England, …

Chris Ashton and Chris Jones explain why Wales are in turmoil – before Warren Gatland’s exit as head coach was announced. BBC News

Bath number eight Jaco Coetzee has signed a new contract which will keep him at the club for the next two years. The 28-year-old joined in 2021 from South African club Stormers and has since made 50 appearances. “I am really grateful that me and my family can stay on …

Gatland managed just one win in the 2023 Six Nations, but the former British and Irish Lions coach did galvanise the Wales squad to reach the quarter-finals of the 2023 World Cup. Wales have not won a Test match since beating Georgia in the pool stages of that tournament, with …

Gro joins Tom and Chris from Rome after an incident-packed weekend on and off the pitch. BBC News

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) says it has launched legal action against Ineos for alleged breach of contract, saying the British petrochemicals company has walked away three years early from its sponsorship deal. In 2021 Manchester United co-owner Ineos, which is chaired by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, agreed to become performance partner …

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton looks at the issues facing coach Warren Gatland after they suffered a 14th Test defeat in a row. BBC News

Six Nations Rugby Special’s Chris Ashton and Joe Marler pick their British and Irish Lions XVs based on performances by players in the second round of fixtures. BBC News

Meanwhile full-back Furbank is recovering from fracturing his arm in Northampton’s Champions Cup win over the Bulls in December. “He is going well,” said Borthwick of Furbank. “He had [another] X-ray on his arm last week and we are waiting on the specialist to give his view on that. “Hopefully …

Former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit says he is looking forward to a second year in American football and expects a decision on where he plays to be made “in the next week or so”. The 24-year-old is a free agent after the Jacksonville Jaguars opted not to sign him …

The three-peat is still on for Ireland. Ugo, Ashy, Chris & Johnnie Beattie talk round two BBC News

Watch the best moments from week two of the Six Nations including Elliot Daly’s winning try for England against France at the Allianz Stadium. WATCH MORE: Late Daly try secures dramatic England victory against France Watch highlights on Six Nations Rugby Special on BBC iPlayer. Available to UK users only. …

Watch as former England international and Six Nations winner Chris Ashton analyses Sam Prendergast’s “confident” performance for Ireland in their Six Nations victory against Scotland. WATCH MORE: Dominant Ireland beat disappointing Scotland at Murrayfield Watch Six Nations Rugby Special on BBC iPlayer. Available to UK users only. BBC News

Wales’ 22-15 defeat by Italy in Rome made it a record-extending 14 losses in a row for a team that has now fallen below Georgia to 12th in the world rankings. Former Wales international James Hook said on the BBC’s Rugby Union Weekly podcast: “The scoreline definitely flattered Wales. Italy …

Watch as BBC Sport pundits Sam Warburton, Ronan O’Gara and John Barclay discuss Wales’ losing streak after their Six Nations defeat to Italy. BBC News

Watch as BBC Sport pundits Martin Johnson and Ronan O’Gara reflect on how England secured a “massive win” against France in the Six Nations. WATCH MORE: Late Daly try secures dramatic England victory against France Watch highlights on Six Nations Rugby Special on BBC iPlayer. Available to UK users only. …

Speaking before kick-off in Edinburgh, the 128-times capped Irish fly-half spoke about how difficult it is to win away from home in the Six Nations. He came away, however, believing Ireland could have won the game by even more despite having “another couple of gears to go”. “If you’re looking …