The Women’s Six Nations is in doubt because of the rising number of Covid-19 infections but the Premiership has avoided more cancellations this weekend despite 16 more positive tests
Premiership players have been banned from celebrating tries “face to face” as part of a series of stricter Covid-19 protocols introduced amid the rising number of cancelled matches
The Worcester director of rugby Alan Solomons highlighted the impact of rising Covid cases with Northampton’s match against Leicester on Saturday in doubt
The RFU had hoped for 20,000 supporters to attend the Calcutta Cup match at Twickenham but said it has budgeted to stage all Six Nations games without fans
Rugby union chiefs met without reaching a final resolution on Monday with contact tracing, matchday risk assessment and cross-border travel all discussed
Simon McIntyre and James Gaskell both crossed twice for Wasps as they defeated Exeter 34-5 at the Ricoh Arena, gaining a measure of revenge for last October’s Premiership final loss
Semi Radradra has the final say as resilient Bristol outclass Exeter