Max Boyce will lead a Glynneath invasion of the Principality Stadium this weekend – when the only thing still left standing in the village will be the statue to the great man himself. Rugby’s most famous bard will be at the head of 16-strong unit of coaches heading for Cardiff on Sunday.

Toby Booth believes he can sharpen the Ospreys’ cutting edge next season with the help of new signing Phil Cokanasiga. The younger brother of England wing Joe Cokanasiga, 22-year-old Phil is leaving Leicester Tigers to move to the Swansea region.

Craig Locke will join his best man Dafydd Lockyer on eight cup final appearances when he runs out for Merthyr at the Principality Stadium on Sunday night. The man described by Merthyr backer Sir Stan Thomas as “arguably the greatest player to ever play for Merthyr”, the 36-year-old second row will be seeking another victory when he packs down against reigning Indigo Premiership champions Llandovery in the WRU Premiership Cup Final.

They say age is just a number and former Wales prop Craig Mitchell continues to prove it is no obstacle to giving something back to his local club. Having helped Tonna win the WRU National Shield title at Principality Stadium in 2022, and the Division 5 West Central title last year, the 38-year-old is chasing a league and cup double this time, starting with the Division 4 Cup against Newport Saracens in the latest round of #RTP24 finals at Principality Stadium on Saturday, 6 April

Newport Saracens will be dedicating Saturday’s Admiral Division 4 Cup final to the memory of one of their former players Dale Tucker, who died suddenly this season. The passing of the Wales rugby league Under 19 cap and Dragonhearts centre was a huge shock to the rugby community in Newport. Saracens secretary Mark Vickery says the team will be playing for him at #RTP24 on Saturday, 6 April.

Louis Rees-Zammit has taken a step closer to realising his long-standing ambition of competing in the NFL by signing a three-year deal with Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs. But there are still key questions around his move.

Wales suffered a heart-breaking 36-35 defeat to arch rivals England with the last kick of the game in their opening round clash of the U18 men’s Six Nations Festival in Parma. Richie Pugh’s side showed great courage and character to get within a whisker of overturning a big English side.

The Ospreys were the big movers in the URC over the weekend, leaping up from 11th to seventh with a 36-21 bonus point victory over the Lions in Swansea. It puts them firmly back in the play-off mix and they also have a EPCR Challenge Cup last 16 tie at home to Sale to look forward to next weekend. As head coach Toby Booth points out, they are exceeding expectations.

Ioan Cunningham has told his players they must become more ruthless after they showed signs of promise but were well beaten, 46-10 by England in the Women’s Six Nations. It was a second successive defeat for Wales following their opening loss to Scotland, but given England’s position as the dominant force in the world after New Zealand, the head coach felt there was plenty to take from the performance. Wales were outscored by eight tries to one at Ashton Gate, but Cunningham said: “We showed our fight, it was outstanding.

Ospreys v Emirates Lions, Saturday, 3.05pm. Welsh rugby stalwart Sam Parry is aiming to celebrate a major landmark in his career with a crucial bounce back victory for the Ospreys.

Wales will face a Red Roses team boosted by input from England men’s captain Jamie George in Bristol on Saturday. George has been helping prepare Wales’ opponents for their Women’s Six Nations meeting after volunteering his services to Red Roses head coach John Mitchell.

Louis Rees-Zammit has signed for Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a report in the United States. Rees-Zammit is set to join the Chiefs’ practice squad, having impressed during his time on the NFL’s international player pathway.

Jazz Joyce knows Wales will go to Ashton Gate to face England in round two of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations as big underdogs, but claims that’s just the way they like it. Joyce and co. couldn’t have picked a tougher task than travelling to meet the reigning Grand Slam champions in their own back yard, especially when Wales are still licking their wounds after a first loss in 20 years on Welsh soil against Scotland.

Alex Craig is an “old school” rugby player enjoying a new lease of life. The second row’s move to the Scarlets has seen him secure a return to the Scotland squad, with his fine form earning him a call up for the Six Nations.

Wales Under U18 men’s head coach Richie Pugh has selected his 26-player squad to travel to Parma, Italy for the 2024 U18 Men’s Six Nations Rugby Festival – captained by Steffan Emanuel. The third edition of the tournament, which sees Portugal and Georgia incorporated for the first time, opens on Saturday 30th March with each side playing three 70-minute matches across the week.

Dwayne Peel has challenged his Scarlets team to end the season with a flourish after their first United Rugby Championship win for over three months. There was a mixture of relief and delight for Scarlets coach Dwayne Peel following a last-gasp 16-13 victory over Benetton Rugby. Peel said: “I am pleased for the boys because they have been on the wrong end of those losses and they put a lot of hard work in. It was big for us to get that win at the end.

Wales captain Hannah Jones lamented a lack of accuracy after her side suffered a heart-breaking 20-18 defeat to Scotland at Cardiff Arms Park in their Guinness Women’s Six Nations opener. Jones’ team had an opportunity to snatch a draw following a late try from flanker Alex Callender but outside-half Lleucu George’s conversion attempt drifted wide of the target. “Scotland definitely brought it to us. The girls showed great character towards the end but we had left ourselves with too much to do,” admitted Jones.

Wales Women’s head coach Tom Brindle has announced a 36-player train-on squad for the Women’s Rugby League World Cup qualifiers.

Sam Costelow has been urged to play with a smile on his face and enjoy his rugby as he returns to United Rugby Championship action. It was a difficult Six Nations for Costelow as he shared in Wales’ wooden spoon, while the spotlight is always on the No.10 position in Welsh rugby.

The two most successful women’s rugby nations have both helped to develop Jenny Hesketh into the player who will run out in the Wales 15 jersey against Scotland. The former England Under 20s captain spent a year playing rugby in New Zealand, before returning to the roots of her Welsh mother in her international allegiance.