Free-flowing Northampton score three tries to take the East Midlands derby honours against Leicester at Welford Road.

Connacht end Benetton's nine-game unbeaten streak to boost their Pro14 play-off hopes with a 29-14 victory at the Galway Sportsground.

Scarlets were left shell shocked as Cardiff Blues completed the double and kept their Pro14 play-off hopes alive.

Edinburgh overcame defending champions and Conference B leaders Leinster to claim a bonus-point win which keeps their Pro14 playoff hopes alive.

Wigan Warriors will not hold Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards to his previously announced agreement to return to the club.

Gloucester sign Munster hooker Mike Sherry on loan after James Hanson suffers a season-ending Achilles injury.

Harlequins sign Jersey Reds fly-half Brett Herron and Cardiff Met University centre Luke Northmore for 2019-20.

CJ Stander's inclusion is among seven Munster changes for Saturday's Pro14 game against Zebre at Thomond Park.

This week's sport on the BBC includes Euro 2020 qualifying, the Sanya E-Prix, the 2019 Gymnastics World Cup plus much more.

World Rugby calls on the Six Nations unions to consider the good of the global game and back plans for a new Nations Championship.

Team news as Newcastle Falcons host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Newcastle United's St James' Park (17:30 GMT).