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Chris, Tom and GRO battle time zones and technical issues as the Nations pod returns.

Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell says the squad feel "fresh and ready" to face World Cup winners South Africa in their two-match Test series.

Former England prop Mako Vunipola joins newly promoted Top 14 side Vannes on a two-year deal.

South Africa name 12 of the starters from the 2023 Rugby World Cup final in their side for the opening Test with Ireland on Saturday.

Holders Toulouse are drawn with English Premiership sides Exeter Chiefs and Leicester Tigers, plus Irish province Ulster for the 2024-25 Investec Champions Cup.

Gloucester-Hartpury forward Steph Else discusses her England transition contract and looks ahead to the Under-20 Six Nations.

Chris is in the England hotel as Steve Borthwick names his team for the first Test.

Wing Rio Dyer says Wales are striving to make the jersey "what it used to be" by gaining an elusive win in the two-Test series against Australia.

Everything you need to know about South Africa v Ireland before the two-Test series in Pretoria and Durban.

England's Joe Marler and Will Stuart will start the first Test against the All Blacks in Dunedin on Saturday in two changes from the side that beat Japan a fortnight ago.

Double World Cup winner Portia Woodman-Wickliffe announces she will retire from rugby after this month's Paris Olympics with New Zealand.

Centre Nick Tompkins says Wales will adopt a simplified game plan against Australia in the two-Test series.

Bristol promote Sean Marsden to backs and attack skills coach as Dave Walder leaves the Premiership club.

Following last month's Premiership title win, Mark Darbon is to step down as Northampton Saints chief executive to lead golf's R&A.

As world champions South Africa and Ireland prepare to meet in the first of a two-Test series, we highlight the themes to look out for.

Australia back Kurtley Beale has been ruled out of the Test series with Wales after suffering a long-term Achilles injury.

With Welsh woes in Australia going back to 1969, Warren Gatland's side face the Wallabies over two Tests and end the tour against Queensland Reds in Brisbane.

Chris, Danny & Ashy preview a bumper summer with Jamie George and Nick Tompkins.

After a dismal run of results, Wales have at least secured their place at WXV2 and the 2025 World Cup after beating Spain.

Former Australia captain Michael Hooper retires from international duty after being left out of the sevens squad for the Olympics.

Sam Berman scores a hat-trick as Ireland start their Under-20 World Championship campaign with a convincing 55-15 win over Italy in Pool B.

Carys Cox scores a second-half hat-trick as Wales finally ease past Spain to qualify for 2025 World Cup and WXV2.

The Welsh Rugby Union outlines the financial details behind its five-year plans for the future of the game in Wales.

Former England international and Gloucester legend Billy Twelvetrees retires aged 35, say his club Ealing Trailfinders.

Newcastle Falcons confirm the signing of flanker Tom Gordon from Glasgow Warriors on a two-year deal.

Last year's tournament paved the way for the likes of Cam Winnett and Mackenzie Martin to gain senior national honours.

Dragons back-row Ryan Woodman will lead Wales U20s in their World Rugby U20 Championship opener against New Zealand on Saturday.

Scotland’s summer clashes with Chile and Uruguay next month will be shown live on BBC Scotland.

Northampton Saints sign George Smith after the lock walked away from the chance of forging an career in American football.

Centre Kerin Lake will win her 50th cap as Wales take on Spain in the WXV play-off.