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England full-back George Furbank describes Six Nations appearances against France and Scotland as a "baptism of fire".

Who is top of the class? Who must try harder? As the Six Nations enjoys its rest week, former England fly-half Paul Grayson hands out the grades.

Former captain Thierry Dusautoir says France are far from the finished article despite winning their opening two games of the Six Nations.

Sam Skinner and Matt Fagerson are both added to Gregor Townsend's Scotland squad for the remainder of the Six Nations.

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny believes the class of 2020 can emulate the 2013 side by winning the Six Nations despite losing an early game.

Elliot Daly says he is likely to join England team-mate Jamie George in staying with Saracens in the Championship next season.

Gloucester forward Ruan Ackermann says he is having "flashbacks" after being robbed at gunpoint in South Africa last month.

Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes discusses dodgy Dublin flight, Six Nations titles hopes and having his collar tidied up by captain Alun Wyn Jones.

Leinster number eight Max Deegan is one of five returning Ireland internationals who will start against the Cheetahs in the Pro14 on Saturday.

Team news as Northampton Saints host Bristol Bears in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens.

Team news as Saracens host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park.

Team news as Worcester Warriors host Bath in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways.

Team news as Leicester Tigers host Wasps in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road.

Team news as Harlequins host London Irish in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop.

Team news and match preview for Saturday's Pro 14 game between Ospreys and Ulster at Liberty Stadium.

Team news and match preview for Saturday's Pro 14 game between Scarlets and Edinburgh at Parc y Scarlets.

Edinburgh wing Damien Hoyland hopes to have put a catalogue of injuries behind him as he targets a return to the Scotland squad.

More than two-thirds of male rugby union players have heard team-mates use homophobic slurs in the past two weeks, says research backed by Harlequins.

Dragons' home game against Benetton, scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed because of the approaching Storm Dennis.

Should women play with a different ball? Why is there no Women's Six Nations prize money? BBC Women's Rugby Union Weekly answer listeners' questions.