As Welsh rugby faces its biggest shake up in 20 years, BBC Sport looks at how we got here, why it matters and what happens next.

Leicester Tigers move up to fifth as they hold off Sale Sharks for a 36-35 win in a thrilling 10-try Prem encounter.

Munster maintained their winning start to the United Rugby Championship (URC) as they emerged from an error-strewn game against Connacht at Thomond Park.

Bath run in six tries to overcome a resilient Bristol 40-15 in a fierce west country derby to move up to second in the Prem.

Sale Sharks begin their Premiership Women's Rugby season with a victory over Leicester Tigers, after Exeter beat Trailfinders.

Exeter Chiefs moved up to third in the Prem table with a confident 39-12 victory over the still winless Gloucester at Sandy Park.

Cardiff's impressive home form continued in the United Rugby Championship as Ioan Lloyd kicked them to a dramatic one-point victory over Edinburgh.

England fly-half Marcus Smith delivers a masterclass as Harlequins score eight tries to hammer winless Newcastle.

Tinus de Beer misses a 79th minute penalty to end Dragons' 22-game winless run in the United Rugby Championship.

Rob Baloucoune's superb hat-trick is not enough to stop Ulster falling to a first defeat of the season as the Lions hit seven tries to win at Ellis Park.

A youthful Leinster team score eight tries to secure a comfortable bonus-point URC win over Zebre at Aviva Stadium.