Rugby Union

Departing Ospreys prop Nicky Smith believes the season will be unsuccessful unless they make the United Rugby Championship play-offs.

Full-back Kayleigh Powell says winless Wales are ready to right their wrongs as they take on France in the Six Nations on Sunday.

Full-back Kayleigh Powell says winless Wales are ready to right their wrongs as they take on France in the Six Nations on Sunday.

Full-back Kayleigh Powell says winless Wales are ready to right their wrongs as they take on France in the Six Nations on Sunday.

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau suffered another injury blow on his Cardiff comeback after a six-month injury lay-off.

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau suffered another injury blow on his Cardiff comeback after a six-month injury lay-off.

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau suffered another injury blow on his Cardiff comeback after a six-month injury lay-off.

Ulster escape with a vital 19-17 URC victory over Cardiff thanks to John Cooney's last-minute penalty.

Ulster escape with a vital 19-17 URC victory over Cardiff thanks to John Cooney's last-minute penalty.

Ulster escape with a vital 19-17 URC victory over Cardiff thanks to John Cooney's last-minute penalty.

Glasgow Warriors keep their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes on track with victory over the Sharks at Scotstoun.

Glasgow Warriors keep their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes on track with victory over the Sharks at Scotstoun.

Glasgow Warriors keep their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes on track with victory over the Sharks at Scotstoun.

Ospreys lock James Fender signs a new contract after his breakthrough season with the Welsh side.

Captain Rachel Malcolm says Scotland must get their "world class" back three into the game if they are to overcome Italy in the Women's Six Nations.

Watch live BBC Two coverage and follow radio and text commentary as England host Ireland at Twickenham in the Women's Six Nations.

Head coach Ioan Cunningham makes seven changes as Wales seek their first win of this year's Women's Six Nations at home to France on Sunday.

Head coach Ioan Cunningham makes seven changes as Wales seek their first win of this year's Women's Six Nations at home to France on Sunday.

Exeter winger Jodie Ounsley - Fury on the successful Gladiators TV show - is to stop playing professional rugby union.

Exeter winger Jodie Ounsley - Fury on the successful Gladiators TV show - is to stop playing professional rugby union.