The future shape of rugby will be determined by evidence-based injury-prevention initiatives after the game united in its commitment to making the sport as safe and simple to play as possible at a dedicated player welfare and laws symposium in Marcoussis, France, this week.
Identified as 'one to watch' on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series earlier this year, Pol Pla continues to write his name into Spanish rugby's history books.
Grand Slam-winning Wales equal their highest-ever position in the World Rugby Rankings following their heroics in Cardiff.
England produce another thoroughly professional performance to beat Scotland 80-0 and clinch the Women's Six Nations Grand Slam in style, while Italy create history with victory over France.
Fiji Warriors successfully retain the World Rugby Pacific Challenge title with victory over Samoa A, while Junior Japan repeat their runners-up finish of 2018 after closing out with a win against Tonga A.
Ireland complete a grand slam of victories after coming from behind to beat Wales in Colwyn Bay, France and England also win to finish second and third respectively in the U20 Six Nations.
All eyes will be on Cardiff this weekend to see if Wales can complete a Six Nations Grand Slam and topple Ireland from second spot in the World Rugby Rankings, while also providing head coach Warren Gatland with an unprecedented treble.
World Rugby outlined its vision for the future of international rugby, including the proposed Nations Championship concept and supporting business model, during a meeting with international rugby’s major stakeholders in Dublin.
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