Munster beat the Lions in a hard-fought United Rugby Championship encounter at Thomond Park to advance to the quarter-final play-off stage of the competition.

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says his side "are desperate to get on the pitch and show people what they can do" during Sunday's final Six Nations match against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium [14:30 BST].

Saracens continue their late surge towards the Prem play-offs with a 30-14 win against Gloucester to move three points off the fourth.

Scarlets finish above Dragons in the United Rugby Championship after dramatic nine-try draw in Llanelli.

Leinster warm up for next week's Champions Cup final with an emphatic 10-try win over Ospreys to seal second place in the United Rugby Championship table and a potential home semi-final.

Harlequins put a dent in Exeter Chiefs' play-off hopes with a blistering 41-24 come-from-behind Prem victory.

Henry Arundell scores four tries as Bath end a run of three games without a win with a comfortable 69-12 victory over Newcastle.

A 38th straight Test win and eighth successive Six Nations title are far from formalities as a patched-England face a rejuvenated France in Bordeaux

Ulster's Nick Timoney says that his side will "make sure nothing is left unturned" in preparing for their Challenge Cup final against Montpellier.

Wales interim attack coach Ashley Beck says the team needs better skill development.

A major review into the schedule of South African rugby union could result in their clubs withdrawing from European club competitions.