The billionaire owners of Premier League side Bournemouth are closing in on a takeover of Exeter Chiefs.

Despite being without several World Cup winners, England produce a "relentless" display to thrash Scotland in the Women's Six Nations at Murrayfield.

Wales next face the daunting prospect of reigning champions England in Bristol after a seventh straight loss in the Six Nations.

Fin Smith's try with five seconds to go sees Prem leaders Northampton beat Exeter 35-28 at Sandy Park.

Ireland winger Beibhinn Parsons says it is a "dream come true" as she marks her Galway homecoming with a hat-trick in an emphatic Six Nations win over Italy.

A record-breaking and emotional day at Murrayfield was a landmark moment, but Scotland's humbling defeat by England delivered a day of mixed emotions.

Bath score eight tries to ease past an injury-ravaged Harlequins side 43-15 to keep up the pace on Prem leaders Northampton.

Dominant England spoil Scotland's record-breaking afternoon at Murrayfield with a 12-try win which keeps them on course for another Six Nations title.

France score five second-half tries as they beat Wales 38-7 in the Women's Six Nations at Cardiff Arms Park.

Beibhinn Parsons scores a hat-trick as Ireland beat Italy 57-20 in the Women's Six Nations at the Dexcom Stadium in Galway.