Northampton will have to overcome an atmosphere fuelled by 34,000 people's hatred of Henry Pollock to win at Bordeaux Begles on Sunday, says coach Phil Dowson.

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau is a doubt for the start of the Six Nations after suffering a calf injury with Cardiff.

Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright will join Leicester Tigers from Dragons at the end of the season.

England internationals Sam Underhill and Ollie Lawrence miss Bath's Champions Cup match against Castres on Friday.

Saracens will take on French powerhouse Toulouse on Sunday fresh from a blunt review of their "incredibly disappointing" loss to Leicester.

Leicester Tigers head coach Geoff Parling talks of his ambitions to return the club to its former glories.

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Northampton prop Elliot Millar Mills signs a two-year contract with Newcastle Red Bulls from next season.

Gloucester duo Arthur Clark and Ollie Thorley are given three-match bans following incidents during their defeat by Newcastle.

Exeter Chiefs loose-head prop Will Goodrick-Clarke signs a contract extension with the Prem club.

Harlequins coach Jason Gilmore has warned his under-performing squad that they are playing for their futures, with the club planning to streamline their squad.