Ireland have secured the services of fly-half Johnny Sexton until at least 2021 after he signed a new contract on Tuesday.
Rassie Erasmus has inspired a South Africa turnaround but insists he will not remain as head coach beyond the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
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England lock Marto Itoje will be fit in time for the Six Nations, despite his recent knee injury, according to Saracens boss Mark McCall.
Premiership leaders Saracens made it three wins from three in the European Champions Cup after victory over Cardiff Blues on Sunday.
There were wins for the Ospreys, Sale Sharks and Clermont Auvergne in the European Challenge Cup on Saturday.
There were wins for Gloucester, Toulon and Leinster in the European Champions Cup on Saturday.
There were wins for Ulster and Edinburgh over the Scarlets and Newcastle Falcons in the European Champions Cup on Friday.
There were wins for Pau and Grenoble over Worcester Warriors and Agen respectively in the European Challenge Cup.
Saracens will be without Maro Itoje for "a number of weeks" after the lock picked up a knee problem on England duty.
RFU interim chief executive Nigel Melville does not believe scrapping relegation from the Premiership in the near future is a viable option.
SANZAAR CEO Andy Marinos says reports of Super Rugby shrinking to 14 teams are mere speculation.
The Crusaders' assistant coach Brad Mooar will take over from Wayne Pivac in the top job at the Scarlets from 2019-20.
Clermont Auvergne's advantage at the top of the Top 14 table was cut to three points following Toulouse's victory on Sunday.
A low-scoring draw at Bath was enough to lift Sale Sharks back off the bottom of the table, although they were frustrated after leading.
Montpellier's late rally did not deny Top 14 leaders Clermont Auvergne a 28-23 victory, while Guilhem Guirado scored a try in Toulon's win.