Ospreys-Scarlets merger central to PRB plans

The Ospreys insist they are not set to merge with the Scarlets, but the Professional Rugby Board says terms for that move had been... Read more

Ospreys firmly deny Scarlets merger talk

A merger with Scarlets is not on the cards, Pro14 side Ospreys have insisted.

Henshaw and Leavy doubtful to face France

Joey Carbery and Andrew Conway could feature against France this weekend, but Robbie Henshaw and Dan Leavy may be absent.

Project Reset has become Project Inept – Ospreys chairman resigns over merger proposals

Mike James hit out at proposals for a merger with the Scarlets as the Ospreys chairman resigned from his post.

Scarlets-Ospreys merger talk has affected Wales squad – Gatland

Warren Gatland wants Wales to focus on winning the Six Nations, but says talk of an Ospreys-Scarlets merger has had an impact on players.

Beard replaces Hill in Wales side for Scotland encounter

Cory Hill's ankle injury has given Adam Beard an opportunity to come back into the Wales starting line-up at Murrayfield.

Hastings: Laidlaw must prove he deserves Scotland place

Scott Hastings says the onus is on Greig Laidlaw and other senior Scotland players to step up when they lock horns with Wales.

France unchanged for Ireland clash

Jacques Brunel has unsurprisingly stuck with the same 23 to take on the defending champions after an impressive display against Scotland.

Australia captain Patu banned for biting international team-mate

Liz Patu has pleaded guilty to biting Australia team-mate Rebecca Clough on Saturday, prompting a six-week ban.

Read still three weeks away from Crusaders return

The Crusaders will not rush Kieran Read back in a Rugby World Cup year, meaning the All Blacks captain is facing another three weeks... Read more

Scotland’s Hogg ruled out of Wales clash

Scotland will once more be without full-back Stuart Hogg when they take on Wales in the Six Nations this weekend.

Itoje, Robshaw and Joseph return to England squad

British and Irish Lions duo Maro Itoje and Jonathan Joseph, as well as former skipper Chris Robshaw, have been called up by England.

Waratahs loan Polota-Nau from Tigers as injury cover

An injury to Shambeckler Vui and suspension for Tolu Latu has forced the Waratahs to bring in Tatafu Polota-Nau as short-term cover.

Leaders Toulouse stretch unbeaten Top 14 run to record 12 games

A 28-9 victory over Stade Francais saw Top 14 leaders Toulouse break a league record as they extended their unbeaten run to 12 games.

Ulster hold on with 13 men against Dragons

Ulster saw out the final 10 minutes with 13 men to inflict a four-try defeat on a beleaguered Dragons side.

Flood in fine form as bottom side Newcastle beat Worcester

Newcastle Falcons closed the gap on second-bottom Worcester Warriors to five points with a 17-6 victory in the Premiership on Sunday.