Rugby Union

Gloucester centre Mark Atkinson signs a new "multi-year" deal with the Premiership side.

Bath director of rugby Stuart Hooper calls the club's long injury list a "huge challenge" ahead of their European Cup opener against Leinster.

Caretaker boss Gruff Rees hopes his makeshift squad can galvanise Covid-hit Cardiff against Heineken Champions Cup holders Toulouse.

Rob Davies will stand down as Ospreys chairman and from his role on Welsh rugby's Professional Rugby Board.

Ronan O'Gara says the autumn internationals have brought back excitement to the game after the "deflation" of the British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa.

Leicester Tigers compete the signing of South Africa's World Cup-winning fly-half Handre Pollard from Montpellier.

England's Simon Middleton becomes the first women's team coach to win World Rugby Coach of the Year.

Scarlets concede Saturday's European Champions Cup game at Bristol Bears over the Covid-19 crisis that means the vast majority of their squad are in isolation quarantine in Belfast.

Ulster will wait until Wednesday before revealing the availability of Duane Vermeulen for their European Champions Cup opener against Clermont.

Leicester Tigers fly-half George Ford says he remains "100% committed" to the club before his move to Sale next season.

New Wales star Christ Tshiunza reflects on a "crazy couple of weeks" after his autumn debut and says the 2022 Six Nations is his next target.

Glasgow Warriors move up to fifth in the United Rugby Championship with a bonus-point win against Dragons.

Saracens go top of the Women's Premier 15s with a 17-12 victory over Bristol Bears.

Blair Kinghorn inspires in-form Edinburgh to a bonus-point win over Benetton as they moved up to second in the United Rugby Championship.

Leinster regroup from the defeat by Ulster as their returning internationals help them see off Connacht 47-19 in the United Rugby Championship.

Worcester Warriors release lock Anton Bresler to sign for French Top 14 side Racing 92 with immediate effect.

BBC Sport brings you live coverage of Saturday's top-of-the-table match between unbeaten Premier 15s sides Saracens and Bristol Bears.

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Harlequins in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Mattioli Woods Welford Road (15:00 GMT).

Team news as Worcester Warriors host Wasps in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (15:00 GMT).

Team news as Northampton Saints host Bath in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (15:00 GMT).