Exeter wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Northampton scrum-half Alex Mitchell are set to make surprise returns for Saturday's Prem final. Both players were thought unlikely to recover from injuries in time for the domestic season's conclusion.
Scrum-half Alex Mitchell is in line for a surprise return for Northampton in the Prem final against Exeter, having recovered from a hamstring injury. His availability is a boost for club and country ahead of summer fixtures.
Northampton Saints have reached the Premiership final after a thrilling East Midlands derby victory against Leicester Tigers. Tom Litchfield's first-half hat-trick was crucial, with Archie McParland and George Furbank also scoring tries in a high-scoring encounter.
Northampton's scrum-half Archie McParland, 21, has earned an England call-up after overcoming self-doubt. Encouraged by coaches to trust his instincts, he found a breakthrough at Bath and has since become a key player for his club.
Hong Kong's men's rugby team secured their 7th consecutive Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship title, defeating South Korea 45-9 with seven tries, including a brace by Jack Bartlett.
Jo Yapp, former England captain, appointed as the first British and Irish Lions Women coach for the inaugural 2027 tour in New Zealand, aiming to 'create something truly special' with a team drawn from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
Former England scrum-half Danny Care has voiced his disapproval of Benhard Janse van Rensburg's inclusion in the England training squad, citing residency rules and the impact on young English players.
Lucy Packer, England's introverted scrum-half, is crucial to their Grand Slam hopes against France, balancing rugby with a master's in neuroscience and overcoming pre-match nerves.
Bath's first-choice scrum-half Ben Spencer returns from a shoulder injury to start in Sunday's Champions Cup semi-final against holders Bordeaux-Begles. The English champions face the French side without centre Max Ojomoh, wing Joe Cokanasiga and midfielder Cameron Redpath, all injured. Louie Hennessey starts at 13 with Ollie Lawrence shifting to inside centre, while Henry Arundell switches to right wing. Bordeaux-Begles' Louis Bielle-Biarrey poses a major threat with 28 tries in 26 games this season.
Bath scrum-half Ben Spencer has recovered from a shoulder injury to start in Sunday's Champions Cup semi-final against holders Bordeaux-Begles. The English champions have injury concerns with centre Max Ojomoh, wing Joe Cokanasiga and midfielder Cameron Redpath all ruled out. Louie Hennessey starts at 13 with Ollie Lawrence shifting to inside centre, while Henry Arundell switches to right wing.
Bath Rugby faces a scrum-half crisis ahead of their Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux-Begles on Sunday, with first-choice Ben Spencer doubtful and back-up Bernard van der Linde undergoing ankle surgery. 18-year-old Isaac Mears, who only signed his first professional contract this month, could make his debut as the club's only remaining specialist option. Coach Johann van Graan has also hinted at the possibility of a positional switch, referencing South Africa's 2023 World Cup final strategy.
George North, one of Wales' greatest try-scorers with 47 international touchdowns, has announced his retirement from all rugby at the end of this season. The 34-year-old, who earned 121 caps for Wales and featured in four World Cups, made his debut at 18 and became the youngest Welshman to score on Test debut. North famously starred for the British & Irish Lions in 2013 with iconic moments against Australia in Brisbane and Melbourne, including a memorable fireman's lift tackle on Israel Folau.
