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Wasps’ Wade retires from rugby union amid NFL rumours

Reports have suggested Christian Wade wants to play in the NFL and Wasps confirmed he has called time on his rugby union career.

Eddie Jones is contracted until 2021, but the RFU are looking at "all options" as they consider who will eventually replace him.

Felix Lambey and Yoann Huget have been called up to the France squad as replacements for injured duo Bernard Le Roux and Wesley Fofana.

The Welsh Rugby Union offered its condolences to Warren Gatland, who has flown back to New Zealand after his father's death.

Bath owner Bruce Craig called for their Champions Cup loss to Toulouse to be replayed, but the EPCR has rejected the appeal.

A new set of initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of players have been announced by the Rugby Football Union.

The need for Bradley Davies to manage a knee injury has led to him being released from the Wales squad.

Rebels have signed Reds outcast Quade Cooper, who will look to resurrect his Super Rugby career in 2019.

Thomas Waldrom has called time on a career that included five England caps and two Premiership titles.

Maxime Medard's late try proved crucial as Toulouse beat European Champions Cup holders Leinster on Sunday.

Reece Hodge's season is over after the versatile 24-year-old fractured his ankle in an Australia training session.

Connacht had no answer to Chris Ashton, who enjoyed a hat-trick on his competitive debut for Sale Sharks.

Wasps, without Christian Wade, battled back to draw with Bath, and Edinburgh battered Toulon in Saturday's European Champions Cup action.

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Having been beaten 82-21 by La Rochelle six days earlier, Enisei were once again outplayed by the French club.