The United Rugby Championship quarterfinals are now confirmed with eight teams from across Ireland, South Africa, Scotland and Wales reaching the playoffs, which take place on 29 and 30 May.
Wales legend George North has brought the curtain down on his professional career, saying he has fulfilled his "childhood dream" after years at the top of the game.
Head coach Steve Tandy has named an unchanged Wales team to play Italy in the fifth and final round of the 2026 Six Nations at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.
Scotland produced a stirring second-half comeback to defeat Wales 26-23 in a gripping Six Nations encounter in Cardiff, extending their dominance with a fourth consecutive victory over their hosts.
France maintained their pursuit of a Grand Slam with a commanding 54-12 Six Nations victory over Wales, crossing for eight tries in a performance that left their hosts struggling to keep up.
France head coach Fabien Galthie has made two changes to his starting XV to face Wales, as they look to make it two wins from two to start the Six Nations.