Rugby Union

Forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys says the Principality Stadium factor is vital to Wales as Scotland aim to end their 22-year Cardiff hoodoo.

The Under-20 Six Nations Championship starts on Friday with Ireland seeking to claim a third Grand Slam in a row - and you can watch all the games on the BBC.

Fly-half Marcus Smith is as a major doubt for England's Six Nations opener in Rome after picking up an injury in training.

Bath prop Archie Griffin signs a three-year contract extension at the Premiership club.

Ahead of the opening match of the 2024 Six Nations, have your say and select your Ireland team to take on France on Friday night.

Tony McWhirter recalls the January day when he helped Ulster become the first Irish province to win the European Champions Cup.

BBC Sport profiles four young players looking to announce themselves in the Six Nations.

Watch some of the greatest solo tries scored in the Six Nations, including brilliant efforts by Rob Howley for Wales and Scotland's Stuart Hogg.

The belief Ireland had prior to losing their Rugby World Cup quarter-final to New Zealand has not "slipped away", insists scrum coach John Fogarty.

Newcastle Falcons lock Sebastian de Chaves signs a new deal to remain with the Premiership strugglers for a further two years.

England want to draw inspiration from the men's cricket team to "put smiles on fans' faces", says new captain Jamie George.

Scotland international Cameron Redpath signs a new contract to stay at Bath until 2027.

Saracens chief executive Lucy Wray announces she is stepping down from her role after four years.

Northampton scrum-half Tom James says the Premiership leaders have mixed feelings about their enforced break for the Six Nations.

How dating the wrong girl and working on a construction site led to Ethan Roots becoming a member of the England squad.

Gloucester end a club record run of nine Premiership games without a win with a 32-20 bonus point victory over Sale at Kingsholm.

A late try from prop Panashe Muzambe sees Edinburgh narrowly beat Gwalia Lightning at Cardiff Arms Park in the Celtic Challenge.

Ireland women's Sevens side claim a first World Series win, beating hosts Australia 19-14 in the final in Perth.

Fly-half Jack Crowley says he will try not to compare himself to predecessor Johnny Sexton as he prepares to take on a bigger role with Ireland.

Prop Gareth Thomas says he expects no Six Nations opponent to have an easy ride against Wales' forwards.