Clubs in English rugby's second tier unite to demand a debate over a vote of no confidence in the leadership of the Rugby Football Union.

BBC Sport looks at five things we learned from the opening round of the 2024-25 Investec Champions Cup.

After enduring a chastening afternoon against Toulouse in their Champions Cup opener, the province have no time to feel sorry for themselves before hosting Bordeaux this weekend.

Leinster begin their pursuit of a fifth Investec Champions Cup crown with a ruthless second half display to claim a bonus-point victory over Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate.

Leicester Tigers see half-time lead overturned by impressive Bordeaux Begles but earn bonus point with late try despite 42-28 Investec Champions Cup defeat in France.

Holders Toulouse put in a clinical performance as Antoine Dupont's side swatted Ulster aside 61-21 in their Investsec Champions Cup opener.

Ospreys start their Challenge Cup campaign with a 30-14 victory against Lions in a European fixture switched to Llanelli from Swansea because of Storm Darragh.

Scotland men will face New Zealand Maori for the first time in 25 years as part of their summer tour.

Newcastle Falcons begin their Challenge Cup campaign with a 32-19 loss to Pau in a topsy-turvy match in France.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his side's basics were not at the level required for the challenge of a "European juggernaut" after they suffer a heavy defeat Toulouse.