Rugby Union

From leftfield to centre stage. Paolo Odogwu was barely on England's radar a year ago, now he's part of a super-exclusive Six Nations set-up.

In-form uncapped duo Paolo Odogwu and Harry Randall are named in England's squad for the forthcoming Six Nations.

Garry Ringrose has recovered from a jaw injury and will start for a full-strength Leinster against inter-provincial rivals Munster on Saturday.

Former England international scrum-half Danny Care signs a new contract with Premiership club Harlequins.

Saracens are forced to forfeit their Trailfinders Challenge Cup fixture against Doncaster after two positive Covid-19 results.

Scotland hooker Fraser Brown hopes being ruled out of the Six Nations does not end his hopes of selection for the British and Irish Lions.

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter wins the Rugby Union Writers' Club personality of the year award for 2020.

Premiership Rugby launch an investigation after a number of false positive Covid-19 tests.

Edinburgh are "building a really strong side", says fly-half Jaco van der Walt after signing a new contract extension.

Team details and match preview as Scarlets host Cardiff Blues in Friday's Pro14 Welsh derby.

Coronavirus testing will be introduced in England's top tier of women's rugby when the league resumes, the Rugby Football Union confirms.

Wales are preparing to offer Gethin Jenkins the full-time defence coach role in Wayne Pivac's backroom staff.

Scarlets head coach Glenn Delaney says Liam Williams accepts that he took "a step too far" when he was sent off in the Pro14 derby defeat by Cardiff Blues.

Harlequins announce head of rugby Paul Gustard has left the Premiership club by mutual consent.

Ed Robinson, son of ex-England and Scotland head coach Andy, is to join Eddie Jones' coaching team for the Six Nations campaign.

Uncapped Bath centre Cameron Redpath is named in Scotland's Six Nations squad - despite being firmly on the England radar.

Wales recall veteran Ospreys back row Dan Lydiate for the 2021 Six Nations but scrum-half Rhys Webb is missing.

England head coach Eddie Jones and attack coach Simon Amor are self-isolating after forwards coach Matt Proudfoot tests positive for Covid-19.

Who to pick, who to drop and who to recall? Assessing the players Wales coach Wayne Pivac might name for the 2021 Six Nations.

Former England and Harlequins wing Ugo Monye says removing relegation from the Premiership would diminish the competition.