Pro14's Conference A leaders Leinster dismantled second-placed Ulster on Friday, scoring eight times before the beaten visitors rallied.
Former Scotland and Newcastle Falcons lock Doddie Weir has quickly proven a source of inspiration for Rob Burrow following his diagnosis.
Saracens, the champions of England and Europe, were severely sanctioned for breaching salary cap rules that will now be subject to a review.
Fly-half Greig Laidlaw said it was an "incredibly hard" decision to retire from international rugby.
John Plumtree has been appointed New Zealand forwards coach and Greg Feek scrum coach in a new era for the All Blacks.
Old Glory owner Paul Sheehy says Tendai Mtawarira's decision to head Stateside is a "game-changer" for Major League Rugby.
Reece Hodge has agreed to stay on with the Rebels until 2023.
Eddie Jones has given little away over whether he would be prepared to remain in the England job until the next Rugby World Cup.
Siya Kolisi is determined to reach new heights with the Stormers after committing his future to the Super Rugby franchise.
Rob Howley placed 363 bets across a 46-month period from November 2015 and has said sorry after being hit with a lengthy ban.