Back-row forward Sam Graham will join Newcastle Red Bulls on a two-year contract, ending a four-year stay at Northampton Saints.

Scotland fly-half Adam Hastings will join Montpellier from Glasgow Warriors at the end of the season.

England Under-20s wing Sophie Hopkins is among 11 uncapped players named in a 47-strong training Red Roses training squad.

Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson hails Henry Pollock's big-match temperament after his two tries in their Champions Cup defeat by Bordeaux.

Cardiff supporters tell the Welsh Rugby Union they do not favour their side being bought by owners of rivals Ospreys.

Wales' regions lost two out of three games in round three but with Ospreys and Dragons already through Dragons could also join them in the knockout stages.

Saracens produce an outstanding performance in testing conditions to beat Toulouse 20-14 and all but secure their place in the last 16 of the Champions Cup.

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Nick David scores a hat-trick to help Harlequins book their spot in the Investec Champions Cup last 16 by thrashing a much-changed Stormers side.

Ulster are awarded a 28-0 win and maximum points as the European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) confirmed Sunday's Challenge Cup match against the Cheetahs in the Netherlands will not be rescheduled.

Prem leaders Northampton are handed a European lesson by Champions Cup holders Bordeaux in a repeat of last year's final.