Sarries handed Saints opener
Sky Bet's 5/2 favourites Saracens will launch their bid for a third successive Champions Cup against Premiership rivals Northampton.
England reach World Cup final
Holders England booked a Women's Rugby World Cup final appointment with New Zealand after beating France 20-3 in Belfast.
Ulster sign Lealiifano as cover
Ulster have signed Australia fly-half Christian Lealiifano on a five-month deal as cover for Paddy Jackson.
Scots call up Scott and McCallum
Scotland, who are 16/1 for the Six Nations, have called up Matt Scott and Murray McCallum to their pre-season training camp.
Australia avoid embarrassment
A second-half rally was not enough for Australia as they lost the opening Rugby Championship clash to New Zealand 54-34.
Springboks remain unbeaten
South Africa remain unbeaten in 2017 after they beat Argentina 37-15 in their Rugby Championship opener in Port Elizabeth.
Marler signs new Harlequins deal
England prop Joe Marler has signed a contract extension with Harlequins, keeping him at the Aviva Premiership club until 2021.
Seven newcomers in Scotland squad
Gregor Townsend has called up seven uncapped players for Scotland's pre-season get-together in St Andrews.
Steenson relishing title defence
Exeter captain Gareth Steenson is relishing the "new challenge" of starting an Aviva Premiership season as defending champions, although they are 4/1 third favourites with Sky Bet.
