Six Nations 2020: Haining debut as Scotland make sweeping changes for Ireland clash
Gregor Townsend has told Scotland to make themselves "a nightmare to deal with" when they tackle Ireland in Dublin in the Six Nations.
England lose Cowan-Dickie ahead of Six Nations opener against France
England boss Eddie Jones is set to be without Luke Cowan-Dickie for the opening weekend of the new Six Nations campaign.
Saracens hit with points deduction to confirm relegation
Saracens knew they would be relegated at the end of the season, and a 70-point penalty ensures they will finish bottom of the Premiership.
Caelan Doris to make Ireland debut against Scotland
Johnny Sexton and Jordan Larmour have been joined by uncapped number eight Caelan Doris in Ireland's team to face Scotland.
Saracens chief Griffiths resigns after less than a month with crisis-hit club
Ed Griffiths agreed to lead Saracens for 12 months but leaves the Premiership club just weeks after embarking on his second spell in charge.
Toulouse keep Bordeaux from Top 14 summit
Bordeaux-Begles, nudged into second on Saturday, could not return to the Top 14 summit at Toulouse.
Harlequins 41-14 Saracens: Derby defeat for depleted champions
In their first Premiership outing since their automatic relegation was confirmed, Saracens were soundly beaten by London rivals Harlequins.
Top 14: Leaders Lyon bounce back from European disappointment
Top 14 front-runners Lyon won again, while La Rochelle's Arthur Retiere grabbed a hat-trick and Brive left it late.
Southern Kings 30-31 Cheetahs: Rhyno Smith inspires remarkable comeback
Rhyno Smith scored twice in the closing stages against Southern Kings to again secure the bragging rights for the Cheetahs.
Sale hold firm to down Premiership leaders Exeter as Wasps stun Worcester
Exeter Chiefs rallied in the second half against Sale Sharks, but the Premiership leaders still slipped to a first defeat since November.
Irish strike late to thwart Saints’ summit bid
Northampton Saints looked to be heading top of the Premiership until London Irish sprung a shock following Api Ratuniyarawa's dismissal.
Springboks appoint Erasmus’ assistant Nienaber as head coach
Jacques Nienaber had previously served as Rassie Erasmus' assistant with South Africa and has now taken the top job.
Cheika handed Sydney Roosters role
Trent Robinson says Michael Cheika is helping Sydney Roosters push themselves further ahead of the new NRL season.
Worcester lock Fatialofa out of intensive care
Michael Fatialofa is showing "encouraging signs of improvement" and has been moved to the Major Trauma Unit at St Mary's Hospital.
Wray responds to report of ‘egregious’ and ‘reckless’ Saracens salary-cap breaches
Saracens owner Nigel Wray apologised for his "ill-considered approach" after a report detailed how Saracens fell foul of salary-cap rules.
Russell banished from Scotland’s Six Nations squad after breaching team rules
The mercurial Finn Russell has been punished for a breach of team protocol just nine days before Scotland's first Six Nations game.
