The opportunity to lead the British and Irish Lions in South Africa in 2021 does not appeal to England coach Eddie Jones.
Paul O'Connell has been linked with Toulon, but the outgoing Stade Francais forwards coach says he will not join another club next season.
Ireland's deputy fly-half Joey Carbery has been rewarded for an impressive first season at Thomond Park with an extended deal.
Kieran Read has not played this year, but the New Zealand captain is set to come up against the Hurricanes at the Westpac Stadium.
Toulouse are now unbeaten in 14 Top 14 matches after grinding it out at La Rochelle, while Racing 92 got the better of Bordeaux.
Bath were well beaten at Sandy Park as Exeter Chiefs sealed a top-four spot by extending their winning streak to four matches.
London-based Shaun Edwards admits a role with England would have its perks after it emerged he has not officially taken the Wigan job.
After three straight losses to start the Super Rugby season, the Reds made it back-to-back wins by beating the Brumbies.
Bonus-point wins for Glasgow Warriors and Munster mean the top two in Conference A remain three points apart.
Tries from Carl Fearns, Mickael Ivaldi and Thibaut Regard helped Lyon get back to winning ways in Saturday's Top 14 action.
Shaun Edwards would be welcomed back at Wasps if he opts out of coaching Wigan Warriors, says director of rugby Dai Young.
Two tries from Will Skelton helped Premiership title hopefuls Saracens fight back to beat Harlequins 27-20 at London Stadium on Saturday.
Yuji Watase, the Sunwolves CEO, has criticised SANZAAR's decision to axe the Japanese side from Super Rugby.
The Sharks recorded a home win over the Rebels, while the Chiefs cruised to victory against the Bulls to kickstart their Super Rugby season.
England captain Dylan Hartley missed the Six Nations with a knee injury, but Northampton Saints expect him back this season.
Cardiff Blues coach John Mulvihill is confident Grand Slam winner Gareth Anscombe will sign a new contract with the region.