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Ethan Lewis’ new Ospreys deal gives Mark Jones more than hooker cover. It locks in front-row depth before the region’s St Helen’s move.

France and Australia meet next with Pool D already tightened by two statement Junior World Championship opening wins.

Scotland’s first Nations Championship fixtures will be shown live and free-to-air in the UK, sharpening the build-up to Argentina, South Africa and Fiji.

Dan McKellar’s immediate Waratahs resignation has forced NSW into a sudden Super Rugby coaching search after two turbulent campaigns.

Aaron Dundon’s Scarlets move gives Dwayne Peel a clearer set-piece lead as the Welsh region sharpens its pack for the new URC season.

Antoine Dupont has reportedly withdrawn from France’s Nations Championship trip, with Paul Graou called in as the late scrum-half cover.

Iraq’s confirmation as World Rugby’s 135th member gives Asia Rugby another growth marker and formalises years of federation work.

Andrew Brace and Eoghan Cross give Ireland a strong officiating presence across the Nations Championship’s opening southern series.

Jason Ryan’s praise for Dave Rennie sharpens the All Blacks’ France build-up before the Nations Championship opener in Christchurch.

Ireland U20s face Argentina next after Daniel Ryan’s hat-trick salvaged a losing bonus point against England in Georgia.

Australia’s Ireland build-up has tightened around the scrum, with John Ulugia leaning on Taniela Tupou and Angus Bell’s European edge.

Wallabies reaction has turned the Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup from a fixture announcement into an early selection marker for the 2027 Test calendar.