Warren Gatland has revealed he only found out Louis Rees-Zammit was leaving rugby to pursue an NFL career an hour before he announced his Wales Six Nations squad.
Full-back Tom de Glanville scored two tries as Gallagher Premiership title contenders Bath returned to winning ways.
Northampton mounted a stunning fightback to beat Sale 21-17 and moved to the top of the Gallagher Premiership table with a sixth successive victory.
Bath top the Gallagher Premiership at Christmas after winning an absorbing battle with fellow title contenders Harlequins 25-17 at the Rec.
Police have "made contact" with a man in connection with the alleged racist abuse suffered by Ugo Monye after Sunday's match between Exeter and Gloucester.
Exeter Chiefs overcame a nine-point deficit in the final eight minutes to continue their unbeaten run at home, sealing victory with the last kick of the game.
Tom Willis scored two tries in a 24-3 victory over Gloucester to ensure Saracens did not begin their Premiership title defence with a hat-trick of defeats.
Gloucester made it two wins from two in the Gallagher Premiership with a nervy 18-14 victory over Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park.
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Gloucester-Hartpury secured their first Premier 15s title as they proved too strong for West Country rivals Exeter Chiefs in a 34-19 win.
Susie Appleby says Exeter are 'ready for history,' while Gloucester-Hartpury's Natasha Hunt applauded the change to 'Queensholm' for the Premier 15s final.
Zach Mercer, Danny Care and Val Rapava-Ruskin are included in England's initial 28-player Rugby World Cup training squad.
A round-up of Saturday's Gallagher Premiership action as London Irish finished a difficult week on a high.
Sale Sharks booked a home tie in the Gallagher Premiership play-offs after digging deep to defeat Gloucester 25-22 at Kingsholm as part of Saturday's action.
A round-up of Friday's Gallagher Premiership action as Sale beat Bristol to reach the play-offs while Bath come from 17 points down to beat Gloucester.
A round-up of all of the action from Saturday's three other Heineken Champions Cup round of 16 games.
A round-up of Sunday's Gallagher Premiership action as Saracens beat Harlequins and Leicester Tigers beat Bristol Bears, while London Irish beat Northampton Saints.
Newcastle produced a stunning performance in Mark Laycock's first game in charge as they beat Gloucester 17-12 despite being reduced to 14.
A round-up of Sunday's Gallagher Premiership action as Leicester Tigers won at Gloucester and London Irish beat Sale Sharks, while Bristol Bears thumped Harlequins.
Round-up of Saturday's Gallagher Premiership action as Saracens extended their lead at the top of the table.
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