Rugby Union

England's preparations for their Six Nations opener against champions Ireland in Dublin have been hit by an injury to captain Owen Farrell.

Former Wales rugby international Richard Parks says his failed attempt to set a new world record skiing solo to the South Pole was a "harrowing" experience.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says the their Premiership fixture schedule if they reach the Champions Cup knockout stages is "madness".

There is "no reason" Edinburgh cannot progress further in the Champions Cup, says head coach Richard Cockerill.

Team news as Toulouse host Bath in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at Stade Ernest-Wallon (15:15 GMT).

Team news as Wasps host Leinster in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at the Ricoh Arena (15:15 GMT).

Team news as Castres host Gloucester in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at Stade Pierre-Antoine (17:30 GMT).

Bath announce the signing of four forwards for next season, including Harlequins prop Lewis Boyce.

Bristol Bears owner Steve Lansdown calls for a ring-fenced Premiership with no promotion or relegation for three years.

Saracens wing Sean Maitland will not face former club Glasgow in the team's Champions Cup pool decider on Saturday.

Team news as Pat Lam's Bristol host Russian side Enisei in Saturday's European Challenge Cup tie at Ashton Gate (15:00 GMT).

Team news as Bordeaux-Begles host Connacht in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Stade Chaban-Delmas (15:00 GMT).

Peter O'Mahony will start Munster's Champions Cup Pool Two decider against Exeter after recovering from a rib injury.

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Ulster in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at Welford Road (15:15 GMT).

Team news as Sale Sharks host Perpignan in Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium (15:00 GMT).

Wales centre Jonathan Davies returns to captain Scarlets in their final Champions Cup match against Racing 92 on Saturday.

Team news as Worcester host Stade Francais in Saturday's final European Challenge Cup group game at Sixways (13:00 GMT).

Nick Williams captains the Cardiff Blues for the first time as John Mulvihill makes 11 changes for their game against Lyon.

Ospreys rest their current Wales stars for Saturday's Challenge Cup game away at Pau, with only a slim chance of being among the best runners-up.

Warren Gatland says he has had "informal conversations" over coaching the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa.