Over the next few weeks, a lot of the attention might be on WXV 1 and England as they look to defend their title but the stakes in WXV 3 are extremely high with spots at next year's World Cup up for grabs.

With July and the mid-year international window drawing to a close, Francisco Isaac reviews how the European Tier 2 nations fared, including a look at Belgium.

The Spanish U20 captain, who plays his club rugby for Bayonne, hopes his side can deliver a performance to be proud of against Wales at the World Rugby U20 Championship.

The Spanish international wasn't sure how many opportunities she would get when she arrived in the West Country but Castellucci has certainly contributed to the Cherry and Whites reaching another Premiership Women's Rugby final.

After two months of competition, Georgia and Portugal will compete for the main prize. Francisco Isaac previews Finals Day in Paris and picks out a few names to look out for.

What's next for Georgia? Can Portugal build on their World Cup fairytale? How big are the next few years for Spain? It all starts with the Rugby Europe Championship.

Having already captained his country whilst playing 'peak' student rugby, one of Loughborough's shining stars reflects on the season so far and looks ahead to what the future may have in store.

TRU contributor Francisco Isaac believes a new head coach, changes in the Union and an exciting player pool could see Spain qualify directly for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Spain have been disqualified from Rugby World Cup for the second consecutive time for fielding an ineligible player during the qualification tournament.

Spain have qualified for the first time to Rugby World Cup in 24 years after edging out Portugal 33-28 in Madrid on Sunday.

After spending time with Wasps' ACE programme in Oxford, Jaime Borondo Hughes is now back home with the club he started his rugby journey at, Club Amigos del Rugby Sevilla.

Speaking to Wasps Rugby Head of Recruitment and Academy Kevin Harman, TRU learn about how he and his staff have adapted in order to find their academy players game time during the pandemic.

Following on with his chat with Ricky Andrew, Joe Harvey spoke to former England Women's assistant coach Graham Smith about life in Spain and rugby in Barcelona.

Former Ulster and Nottingham player Ricky Andrew also had a desire to coach whilst playing and his work in the game has taken him to Spain, who themselves are making strides.

Rugby Europe has confirmed that five Spain players have been handed bans following the controversy-marred game between Spain and Belgium.

World Rugby has revealed that an independent disputes committee has been set up to examine the controversy-marred game between Spain and Belgium.

Romania have made it to the World Cup 2019 following Spain's shocking 18-10 defeat to Belgium in a controversy marred game on Sunday.

The second round of the Rugby Women's World Cup 2017 saw New Zealand extend dominance over Hong Kong while England, Canada, France, USA and Ireland maintained their unbeaten streak.

The opening day of Women's World Cup at UCD Bowl in Dublin on Wednesday saw Canada, England and France top the respective pools.

Kay Wilson scored four tries as England started their title defence with a 56-5 triumph over Spain in the Women's World Cup opener at UCD Bowl in Dublin.