Wales have confirmed the appointment of Peter Murchie as their new defence coach, ending an eight-month wait to fill the position on a permanent basis.
France climbed above England in the latest World Rugby rankings after another strong Six Nations performance, while Scotland also improved their position following a key victory.
The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed that Y11 Sports & Media, the current owners of the Ospreys, have been named as the preferred bidder to take over Cardiff Rugby.
Steve Tandy has named his squad for the 2026 Guinness Six Nations, including two uncapped players, while the Wales head coach refused to be drawn on speculation surrounding the future of his former side Ospreys.
With the WRU facing a call for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), the regions continue to crack on with their Champions and Challenge Cup aspirations.
Following an encouraging European block for the Welsh regions, the United Rugby Championship returns with three rounds of fixtures across the festive period.