Leicester move level on points with Prem leaders Bath as Solomone Kata inspires the Tigers to victory over Gloucester.

Champions Leinster overturn a 10-point half-time deficit to beat Ulster 24-20 at the Aviva Stadium in the first of the festive interprovincial derbies in the United Rugby Championship.

A try double from scrum-half Gareth Davies allowed Scarlets to continue their Arms Park dominance against Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship (URC) Welsh derby.

Wales hooker Dewi Lake says the uncertainty surrounding Welsh rugby was a major factor in him leaving Ospreys for Gloucester.

If Edinburgh turn over high-flying Glasgow Warriors at Hampden on Saturday, it would be a shock on the scale of St Mirren's cup final win against Celtic.

Wales hooker Dewi Lake will return to captain Ospreys for their United Rugby Championship home match against Munster in Bridgend on Saturday.

Wales number eight Olly Cracknell is among three Leicester Tigers players to sign new contracts with the Prem side.

Ethan Roots hopes he can resurrect his England career after signing a new deal with Exeter.

Dragons opt against risking talisman Aaron Wainwright against Connacht in the United Rugby Championship ahead of festive derbies.

Hollie Davidson will become the first woman to referee a men's Six Nations match when Ireland host Italy on 14 February.