Gray leaves Boks for Scotland

Richie Gray, who served as the Springboks' breakdown specialist under former Bok coach Heyneke Meyer, has been appointed as a consultant for Scotland.

Sexton worry for Ireland

Star flyhalf Johnny Sexton is in doubt for Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales after suffering another concussion.

Exeter through, Clermont out

The Exeter Chiefs beat the Ospreys 33-17 in their European Champions Cup match on Sunday, while there were also wins for Bordeaux-Bègles, Stade Français and Munster.

Wasps to host quarter-final

Wasps thumped Leinster 51-10 in their European Champions Cup match at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday, while there were also wins for Toulon, Ulster, Saracens, Northampton and Glasgow.