Today's rugby headlines as 'sad' Brian Moore reveals real reason behind shock BBC Six Nations exit

Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby headlines for Friday, February 4.

Brian Moore has revealed the reason he will no longer be commentating on the men's Six Nations after this weekend.

Moore is a victim of the new BBC and ITV deal to continue hosting the Championship that sees twice as many games shown on ITV than BBC.

Significantly, the BBC only has rights to Wales and Scotland's home matches, meaning it's been hard to find space going forward.

Moore explained in his Telegraph newspaper column : "It’s going to be an emotional day for me because, after about two decades of co-commentating on men’s Six Nations matches, Saturday’s will be my final one.

"I am sad about it, but that’s the way it goes. It’s a consequence of the way the rights have fallen. With the recent broadcast deal announcement, and the BBC getting fewer games, and none of England’s home ones - plus any number of commentators and presenters to accommodate - it’s not easy.

"I can understand it. The BBC has a regional remit. So when they’ve got Scotland and Wales home games people want to hear from a local co-commentator."

Jonathan 'Jiffy' Davies, Chris Paterson, Andy Nicol and Dylan Hartley are the other co-commentators the BBC will use this year.

Wales boss Wayne Pivac says he's excited with the development he has seen in the younger players in his squad.

There will be over 700 caps missing this weekend due to injury and, as such, Pivac has been forced to name a relatively inexperienced side.

But he says there has been a noticeable change in training, where these younger players are beginning to find their feet in the international environment.

"It's interesting to watch the growth in individuals. We're talking about some legends of the game