Worcester Warriors confirm that they are seeking new investors, following reports of a potential takeover at Sixways.

Leicester Tigers sign Tonga international back Afa Pakalani, prop Kyle Traynor and hooker Jake Kerr.

This week's sport on the BBC includes the League Cup third round, the return of the Women's Super League and cycling's Road World Championships.

Chris Jones and Ugo Monye discuss the decision to sin-bin James Haskell after he was involved in a scuffle with England team-mate Joe Marler.

Wasps and ex-England fly-half Danny Cipriani could miss the rest of 2017 after suffering a torn knee ligament against Harlequins.

Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill says some senior players will be dropped for the match against Scarlets after the loss to Benetton.

Injury-hit Premiership strugglers Worcester Warriors sign scrum-half Jono Kitto on a short-term loan from Leicester Tigers.

Coach Wayne Pivac says the Scarlets will maintain the free-flowing style that won them the Pro12 title last year.

Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding deny all of charges against them after an alleged incident last year.

Dragons sign United States wing or centre Thretton Palamo from Bristol on a one-month loan deal to cover injuries.

Cardiff Blues sign Olly Robinson from Bristol on a short-term deal to cover injuries to Sam Warburton, Ellis Jenkins and James Botham.