Rugby Union

Listen to local BBC radio commentaries from the Women's Premiership as Leicester Tigers face Gloucester-Hartpury and Bristol Bears take on the Exeter Chiefs.

England loose-head prop Bevan Rodd signs a new three-year contract at Premiership side Sale Sharks.

Peter O'Mahony says Ireland's Six Nations opener against France is about performance rather than "putting things right" after the World Cup.

Perennial underdogs Italy are targeting their best ever Six Nations and a first victory over England in this year's opening match, says Azurri scrum-half Stephen Varney.

Steve Borthwick says Fraser Dingwall will bring a "different dimension" when he makes his Test debut in England's Six Nations opener with Italy.

France and reigning Grand Slam champions Ireland seek to move past World Cup hurt as they meet in an unmissable Six Nations opener in Marseille.

Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 Live commentary from 19:00 GMT as France take on Ireland in the opening 2024 Six Nations game at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille.

Former England Under-20s wing Gabriel Hamer-Webb is targeting Wales honours after signing a permanent deal to join Cardiff for 2024-25.

Head coach Gregor Townsend reckons confidence can compensate for a lack of experience at full-back as Kyle Rowe prepares for his first Scotland start in Saturday's Six Nations opener.

In his first column for BBC Sport NI, Ireland hooker Rob Herring discusses missing the Six Nations opener with France, Antoine Dupont and doing the school run.

Match preview, team news, BBC coverage and statistics for Friday's Six Nations match between France and Ireland at the Stade Velodrome.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says Scotland's decision to keep the Principality Stadium roof open for the Six Nations opener on Saturday is disappointing.

Ethan Roots and Fraser Dingwall will make their England debuts against Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Bristol Bears lock Josh Caulfield is banned for four weeks after EPCR successfully appeals against the decision to overturn his red card.

Uncapped fly-half Fin Smith is ready to seize his opportunity in international rugby, says his former Worcester Warriors team-mate Matt Kvesic.

Hooker Niall Annett signs a one-year contract extension with Premiership club Bath.

Cardiff full-back Cameron Winnett will make his Wales debut in the opening Six Nations game against Scotland on Saturday but centre George North misses out through injury.

The Rugby Union Daily podcast asks players and coaches what their favourite Six Nations national anthem is - that is not their own.

BBC rugby presenter Sarra Elgan speaks to key figures from each team before the 2024 Six Nations begins.

World Cup runners-up New Zealand confirm they will face Ireland and England as part of their autumn tour to the northern hemisphere in 2024.