Rugby Union

Gloucester end a club record run of nine Premiership games without a win with a 32-20 bonus point victory over Sale at Kingsholm.

A late try from prop Panashe Muzambe sees Edinburgh narrowly beat Gwalia Lightning at Cardiff Arms Park in the Celtic Challenge.

Ireland women's Sevens side claim a first World Series win, beating hosts Australia 19-14 in the final in Perth.

Fly-half Jack Crowley says he will try not to compare himself to predecessor Johnny Sexton as he prepares to take on a bigger role with Ireland.

Prop Gareth Thomas says he expects no Six Nations opponent to have an easy ride against Wales' forwards.

Owen Farrell kicks 15 points to lead Saracens to a 40-22 win over rivals Exeter in his first game since his move to Racing 92 was announced.

Bristol Bears hold on to edge a thrilling, free-scoring Premiership derby against rivals Bath, in which both sides earned a bonus point.

Northampton go into the Six Nations break top of the Premiership after beating bottom side Newcastle 38-13.

Rassie Erasmus, South Africa's director of rugby, is recovering in hospital after undergoing a medical procedure for chemical burns.

Wales fly-half Callum Sheedy is close to signing for hometown club Cardiff for the 2024-25 season.

Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby says Jack Crowley is more than capable of stepping up to fill the void left by Johnny Sexton's retirement.

Mike Brown scores a decisive try to help Leicester deny his former side Harlequins from going top of the Premiership.

Watch live as Gwalia Lightning host Edinburgh in the Celtic Challenge at Cardiff Arms Park.

Owen Farrell can have the same effect on French rugby as World Cup winning fly-half Jonny Wilkinson did, says former England head coach Stuart Lancaster.

Listen to local BBC radio commentaries of Saturday's action in the Premiership and Championship.

Watch live coverage of the Celtic Challenge meeting of Glasgow Warriors and Wolfhounds.

Aaron Wainwright says he has been encouraged to take on more of a leadership role with Wales during the 2024 Six Nations.

Uncapped 22-year-old hooker Evan Lloyd signs a new Cardiff deal soon after being called up for the Wales Six Nations squad.

Wales back row Aaron Wainwright gives Dragons a boost after signing a new contract to stay with the region.

Exeter Chiefs centre Joe Hawkins is banned after his red card at Bayonne in the Champions Cup.