Noah Caluori's teenage kicks continue as Finn Russell asks for quiet and Tommy Freeman and Henry Pollock benefit from an obscure corner of the law book.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he hopes the Six Nations will be a "good experience" for the more untested players in his squad as he admitted his injury list is a "bit larger than normal".

Uncapped Gabriel Hamer-Webb reveals how his Cardiff-born mother urged him to pick Wales over England for his international future.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side's Prem play-off hopes are far from over despite their 8-3 loss at home to Bristol.

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

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

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

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.

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

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