Exeter Chiefs have announced Jack Nowell was overlooked by England for the Six Nations because he requires an ankle operation.
Ahead of the start of their Six Nations campaign, England have named a 34-man squad which does not include Jack Nowell.
Saracens have confirmed Billy Vunipola suffered a broken arm against Racing 92, seemingly ruling him out of England's Six Nations campaign.
England are likely to be without Billy Vunipola for the Six Nations after he injured his arm in Saracens' win over Racing 92.
At the end of another week of crisis, Saracens had rare cause for cheer as they reached the quarter-finals of the European Champions Cup.
It remains to be seen whether Saracens lose some of their star players, but director of rugby Mark McCall is keen to stay with the club.
Saracens paid a high price for years of breaching the strict Premiership salary cap, and have now issued an apology and a rallying call.
Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje and the Vunipola brothers will all likely become available after Saracens were relegated from the Premiership.
Northampton Saints and Glasgow Warriors did all they could to stay in the European Champions Cup, while Ulster are definitely through.
Premiership Rugby has confirmed that Saracens will be relegated from the Premiership at the end of the 2019-20 campaign.
Premiership Rugby has confirmed that Saracens will be relegated from the Premiership at the end of the 2019-20 campaign.
Super Rugby team the Stormers received financial support from a corporate partner to sign Jamie Roberts from Bath.
Andy Farrell has called up five uncapped players into his first Ireland squad, with Johnny Sexton confirmed as the team's captain.
Louis Rees-Zammit, the 18-year-old Gloucester flyer, could make his Wales debut in the Six Nations in a new era under Wayne Pivac.
Gregor Townsend has turned to Stuart Hogg to lead Scotland in the Six Nations following Greig Laidlaw's international retirement.
Cobus Reinach could be set to join Montpellier after announcing he will leave Northampton Saints following three seasons at the club.