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.

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.

What were the key moments and qualification stakes after the penultimate round of pool games in this season's Investec Champions Cup?

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

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.

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.

Ospreys qualify for the Challenge Cup knockout stages despite a 23-19 defeat to Zebre.

Montpellier score three tries in the final 15 minutes to claim a thrilling 33-31 victory over Connacht in Pool One in the Challenge Cup.

Munster will need a result against Castres at home next weekend to progress in the Champions Cup after falling to a late defeat by Toulon at the Stade Mayol on Sunday.