Dublin-born Joshua Brennan is called into the France squad for their Six Nations opener against Ireland in Paris on 5 February.

Wolfhounds move top of the Celtic Challenge with a bonus-point 52-26 victory over Glasgow Warriors at Virgin Media Park.

Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson accepts that hopes of a top-four Prem spot are over after defeat by Northampton Saints.

Despite the off-the-field drama, it turned out to be a decent return for Wales' four professional sides with two wins, a draw and agonising defeat.

Glasgow Warriors move to the top of the URC table after a hard-fought bonus-point victory over Zebre in Parma.

Cardiff climb to fourth in the United Rugby Championship table thanks to a nervy 17-8 home win against Benetton.

Northampton Saints score seven tries to win 43-29 at Sale Sharks to go back to the top of The Prem.

Leinster extend their winning streak to 10 games in all competitions with victory over Connacht but Ireland prop Jack Boyle leaves game injured just 12 days before Six Nations opener.

Jack van Poortvliet scores a stunning solo try as Leicester Tigers cruise past struggling Harlequins and move up to fourth.

Four tries from Noah Caluori helps eleven-try Saracens ruthlessly beat Newcastle Red Bulls 73-14 in The Prem at a blustery StoneX Stadium.

Torrential rain meant that only eleven points were scored all match.