BBC Sport guides you through the reasons why Saracens were fined £5.4m and docked 35 points for breaking the Premiership salary cap.

Influential fly-half Finn Russell will not play in Scotland's Six Nations opener against Ireland next Saturday after "a breach of team protocol", Scottish Rugby have confirmed.

Saracens owner Nigel Wray apologises for the "ill-considered approach" to salary cap compliance which led to Saracens' relegation

Worcester Warriors forward Michael Fatialofa is moved out of intensive care following his serious neck injury.

BBC coverage details for this year's men's and women's Six Nations broadcast live across TV, radio and online.

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton says his side's disappointing performance at the World Cup in Japan keeps him awake at night.

Premiership Rugby begin preparations to release the report into Saracens' breaches of the salary cap.

Captain Alun Wyn Jones warns it will be a "bumpy road" as Wales embark on a new era under Wayne Pivac.

Stuart Hogg reveals he asked Gregor Townsend to name him Scotland captain after the failed 2019 World Cup campaign.

England and Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell is hoping the Six Nations will provide an escape after a "different" build-up to the annual tournament.

Johnny Sexton says he expects to be available for selection for Ireland's Six Nations opener against Scotland on 1 February.