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Neil Jenkins says Wales cannot rely on Scotland or Italy to help them win the 2019 Six Nations if they lose to England in Cardiff.

Northampton Saints sign New Zealand front-rower Owen Franks, who will join from Kiwi club Crusaders in the summer.

Forwards coach Steve Borthwick says England will miss injured prop Mako Vunipola's "significant leadership" for the rest of the Six Nations.

Team news as Bristol Bears host Wasps in Friday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (19:45 GMT).

Glasgow Warriors centre Huw Jones is unlikely to be involved again in Scotland's Six Nations campaign after picking up a knee injury.

Team news as Gloucester host Exeter Chiefs in Friday's Premiership fixture at Kingsholm (19:45 GMT).

Bristol Bears sign Ospreys' Sam Parry on loan for a month, with Samoa's Jordan Lay moving in the opposite direction.

England scrum-half Danny Care says head coach Eddie Jones is "always one step ahead of the game" after his tactical masterclass against France in the Six Nations.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is optimistic that Stuart Hogg will not be ruled out for the rest of the Six Nations through injury.

Dan Cole, Dan Robson, Joe Cokanasiga and Mike Brown are among players released by England to play for their clubs this weekend.

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is able to call upon scrum-half Kieran Marmion for the remainder of the Six Nations as he returns to action this weekend.

England Women will play the Barbarians for the first time when they face each other at Twickenham on 2 June.

Ugo Monye says France should pay whatever it takes to secure the services of Joe Schmidt when his contract as Ireland head coach expires.

England prop Mako Vunipola is ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations with an ankle injury.

Worcester Warriors loose-head prop Ryan Bower signs a new one-year contract with the Premiership club.

Wales legend Sir Gareth Edwards says he hopes the current side can break a century-old national record by beating England on 23 February.

Leigh Halfpenny is over concussion and will return to Wales training as they prepare to face England in the Six Nations, says his Scarlets boss Wayne Pivac.

England coach Eddie Jones claims his side will face the 'greatest Wales side ever' in the Six Nations - but how does Warren Gatland's team rank?

Ireland and Leinster flanker Sean O'Brien will join English side London Irish in December following the World Cup.

LBoro Rangers are a group of university friends who play rugby together and made it through to the FA People's Cup finals.