MPs warn that the financial situation of Premiership clubs is “clearly unsustainable” in a damning report on issues facing the professional game in England.
Head coach Steve Borthwick has recalled Dan Cole and Elliot Daly to the England squad while there are five uncapped players selected ahead of the Six Nations.
The Wallabies have changed their head coach just under eight months out from the Rugby World Cup after it was announced that Eddie Jones would replace Dave Rennie.
Racing 92 ended their game against Harlequins with 12 men after three players were sin-binned but still managed to claim a victory as they emerged 30-29 triumphant on Sunday.
Elliot Daly impressed for Saracens as he scored a hat-trick in their 48-28 win over Lyon while Ospreys claimed a memorable 35-29 victory over Montpellier.
The Scarlets secured their third successive win in this season’s Challenge Cup by defeating the Cheetahs while the Dragons also claimed a victory on Friday.