Dragons slayed by Ospreys
The Ospreys all but ended the Newport Gwent Dragons' slim hopes of progressing in the LV=Cup with a four-try 26-21 victory on Friday night.
Hefty ban for Tigers scrum-half
Leicester scrum-half Micky Young has been suspended for eight weeks for making contact with the eye area of Aironi wing Giulio Toniolatti.
Heart surgery for Rhys Thomas
Scarlets prop Rhys Thomas has undergone heart surgery after being taken ill in training, the Welsh region have confirmed.
Lancaster optimistic over future
Stuart Lancaster claims the England show is "back on the road" after rounding off the squad's Six Nations training camp with an open session.
Tomkins set for Sarries bow
Rugby league convert Joel Tomkins will make his Saracens debut in Sunday's LV=Cup tie against Worcester at Vicarage Road.
Irish welcome back Bowden
Fly-half Daniel Bowden returns from injury to London Irish's starting XV for the LV= Cup clash with the Scarlets at Parc Y Scarlets.
Hooper return boosts Bath
Bath captain Stuart Hooper returns to the team's line-up for Saturday's LV= Cup game against Northampton Saints at the Recreation Ground.
Jones support for James
Adam Jones has backed Paul James to ensure Wales do not rue Gethin Jenkins' injury absence for the opening engagements of the Six Nations.
Pavanello to miss Italy opener
Lock Antonio Pavanello will miss Italy's Six Nations opener against France after been banned for two weeks following a disciplinary hearing.
Dual role for Brophy
Robert Brophy has been named the IRB's acting chief executive and the RWC Ltd's acting managing director.
Duo to make Wasps debuts
Heinz Koll and Lee Robinson will make their debuts for London Wasps in Saturday's LV= Cup clash against Exeter Chiefs at Adams Park.
Quins ring changes for Tigers
Harlequins will be looking forward to a welcome return to Twickenham Stoop on Saturday, having been there only once in the past seven weeks.
Gloucester make 12 changes
Gloucester have rung the changes for the visit of Cardiff Blues in the LV= Cup on Saturday with many players away on international duty.
South Africa turn to Meyer
Blue Bulls director of rugby Heyneke Meyer has been named as South Africa's new head coach on a four-year contract.
Jones called into Wales party
Wales have called veteran fly-half Stephen Jones into their Six Nations training squad.
