If Wales qualify for the World Cup, they will be pleased with a relatively kind draw - and a chance to settle a score with co-hosts Canada.

Wales or Northern Ireland would join Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in Group B, should either come through two rounds of Uefa play-off matches in March.

Justin Tipuric is frustrated by the uncertainty over the future of Ospreys under the WRU's plans for the professional game.

Wales back Mason Grady hopes to build momentum as he starts on the wing for Cardiff at Stade Francais in the European Challenge Cup on Saturday.

Wales lock Gwen Crabb leaves Gloucester-Hartpury to play in the Celtic Challenge for Brython Thunder.

Crystal Palace midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn has been given an extended five-match ban for violent conduct after grabbing an opponent by the neck and throwing her to the ground.