Clive Woodward said his heart sank when Dylan Hartley was withdrawn against Scotland but England coach Eddie Jones has hit back.
Montpellier's lead at the summit was cut to three points after they went down at Agen and Racing 92 defeated struggling Brive.
Connacht looked set for a valuable win in Bloemfontein but Niel Marais had other ideas, getting Cheetahs their first victory since January.
People were warned against taking to the roads during Storm Emma this week, so Wales' Jonathan Davies helped those in need.
Billy Twelvetrees missed a late conversion attempt as Gloucester's comeback bid came up just short in a Premiership thriller.
The Lions were imperious in victory against the Bulls, after the Sharks were held to a draw in a scrappy game against the Waratahs.
Richie Mo'unga missed six weeks of the 2017 Super Rugby season with a broken hand and the Crusaders fly-half could be set for more...
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England have received a boost with Elliot Daly, Sam Simmonds and Kyle Sinckler all in the squad to prepare for the clash with France.
England wing Elliot Daly has his sights set on facing France after missing the first three Six Nations rounds.
Jack Maddocks was the star for the Rebels, as Stormers' poor Super Rugby record against the Crusaders continued.
The Southern Kings scored six tries against Dragons to claim their first Pro14 victory at the 17th time of asking.
Serge Betsen says it is not a given that England will win in Paris and wants to see France give the Six Nations holders...
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Eli Walker, capped by Wales in 2015, has been forced to cut short his rugby career just over a year after undergoing back surgery.
The Chiefs beat the Blues even without a host of players due to injury, while the Reds triumphed despite two key suspensions.
Ulster are on the hunt for a new coach after Jono Gibbes' decision to leave the Irish province at the end of the Pro14...
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If you are heading out to a sports event this weekend then wrap up warm, but several fixtures are already off due to snow.