Northampton are given a stern examination of their Champions Cup credentials by impressive Castres but win an engrossing contest to reach the quarter-finals.

Connacht beat Sharks 29-12 in Galway to book their place in the quarter-finals of the European Challenge Cup.

Glasgow Warriors are on the precipice of a memorable season but face a stern test in the Bulls in the Champions Cup.

Champions Cup team news and line-ups for this weekend's last-16 matches - all in one place.

Ulster back row Nick Timoney has had to wait for the chance to establish his place in the Ireland squad but took his opportunity with both hands in this year's Six Nations.

France wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins the Player of the Championship award for the 2026 Men's Six Nations.

Cornish Pirates joint-head coach Alan Paver is banned for six matches after admitting to slapping an opposition player.

Newcastle boss Stephen Jones says it is "awesome" to be facing ex-European Champions Cup winners La Rochelle in Europe.

Wales legend Taulupe Faletau out for the rest of the season after suffering a shoulder injury with Cardiff.

Anthony Belleau starts at fly-half as Northampton Saints make six changes for their Champions Cup last-16 tie against Castres at Franklin's Gardens on Friday.