Rugby Union

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.

Angus Curtis says he is "sad" as Ulster confirm the versatile back has retired after sustaining two concussions earlier this season.

Bristol captain Fitz Harding says there is still a lot for the team to achieve this season despite a struggle for consistency in results.

Listen to BBC Radio Leicester commentary as Harlequins face Leicester Tigers in the Premiership.

Leicester coach Luke Stratford is suspended for seven weeks for verbally abusing a match official during a Women's Premiership Rugby match.

Lock Grant Gilchrist is banned from Scotland's opening Six Nations match because of the red card he was shown while playing for Edinburgh.

A player microphone will be used for the first time in the Premiership during Bristol's game with Bath this Saturday.