A high-scoring, if lop-sided round of Prem fixtures included a thriller at Sandy Park and Saracens-inflicted pain for Sale

England's Fraser Dingwall hails Northampton centre partner Tom Litchfield's advance as a big plus for the club this season.

Saracens score 13 tries to annihilate Sale Sharks in the Prem, with winger Noah Caluori grabbing five of his own.

The billionaire owners of Premier League side Bournemouth are closing in on a takeover of Exeter Chiefs.

Despite being without several World Cup winners, England produce a "relentless" display to thrash Scotland in the Women's Six Nations at Murrayfield.

Wales next face the daunting prospect of reigning champions England in Bristol after a seventh straight loss in the Six Nations.

Fin Smith's try with five seconds to go sees Prem leaders Northampton beat Exeter 35-28 at Sandy Park.

Dominant England spoil Scotland's record-breaking afternoon at Murrayfield with a 12-try win which keeps them on course for another Six Nations title.

France score five second-half tries as they beat Wales 38-7 in the Women's Six Nations at Cardiff Arms Park.

Beibhinn Parsons scores a hat-trick as Ireland beat Italy 57-20 in the Women's Six Nations at the Dexcom Stadium in Galway.