Wales's autumn prospects are boosted by returning stars, but their first job is to end a nine-Test losing run.
Benetton’s strong second-half performance proved too much for Dragons as the Italians picked up a valuable five points in a 31-21 win at Rodney Parade.
With the Welsh regions on special measures financially and struggling, should Warren Gatland cast his net further afield?
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has continued to rest Ciaran Frawley following his involvement in Ireland’s tour of South Africa, opting instead for the Byrne brothers...
A statement read: “Cardiff Rugby can confirm 14 players will depart the club following the culmination of the 2023/24 season at Judgement Day.”
Cardiff moved level on points with Connacht, who play on Saturday, for the final play-off place but they had to cling on in Italy following the sin-binning of flanker Shane Lewis-Hughes.
Former All Blacks forward Vaea Fifita must successfully come through tackle school or his intended debut for Tonga will be pushed back a week following his ban for the red card received last weekend playing for Scarlets in the URC.
Shane Lewis-Hughes made a Test debut with Wales in October but the back row's season has now been cut short due to injury.
Wales new boy Shane Lewis-Hughes cannot wait to start grappling on the Test stage after pushing world record-breaker Alun Wyn Jones to the limit in training.
Beaten for the fourth time in five outings last weekend, new Wales boss Wayne Pivac is hoping for a Six Nations pick-me-up against Scotland.
