Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel celebrates a double triumph after he guides his side to a URC Welsh derby win on the same day as his sister got married.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says there is no time for "wallowing" after losing 24-20 to Leinster in the United Rugby Championship.

Leicester move level on points with Prem leaders Bath as Solomone Kata inspires the Tigers to victory over Gloucester.

A try double from scrum-half Gareth Davies allowed Scarlets to continue their Arms Park dominance against Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship (URC) Welsh derby.

Champions Leinster overturn a 10-point half-time deficit to beat Ulster 24-20 at the Aviva Stadium in the first of the festive interprovincial derbies in the United Rugby Championship.

If Edinburgh turn over high-flying Glasgow Warriors at Hampden on Saturday, it would be a shock on the scale of St Mirren's cup final win against Celtic.

Wales hooker Dewi Lake says the uncertainty surrounding Welsh rugby was a major factor in him leaving Ospreys for Gloucester.

Ethan Roots hopes he can resurrect his England career after signing a new deal with Exeter.

Wales hooker Dewi Lake will return to captain Ospreys for their United Rugby Championship home match against Munster in Bridgend on Saturday.

Wales number eight Olly Cracknell is among three Leicester Tigers players to sign new contracts with the Prem side.

Dragons opt against risking talisman Aaron Wainwright against Connacht in the United Rugby Championship ahead of festive derbies.