Scotland stand-off Dan Parks announces his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect.

Stuart Lancaster suggests England will be largely unchanged for Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy.

Wales lock Bradley Davies is cited for the tip tackle that saw him sin-binned in Sunday's win over Ireland.

Wales hope to have Gethin Jenkins and Dan Lydiate available for their Six Nations clash with Scotland.

Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris is cited for his tackle on Wales lock Ian Evans late in Sunday's Six Nations clash.

England prop Dave Wilson suffers a broken jaw while playing for Bath and will miss the remainder of the Six Nations.

Ireland winger Tommy Bowe agrees in principle to return to Ulster but the final contracts have yet to be signed.

Ireland duo Keith Earls and Denis Leamy sign IRFU contracts which will keep them at Munster until 2014.

Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin will leave the job at the end of the season and take up a role in the club's Academy.

Saracens reveal they will play Fijian champions Nadroga Stallions in the United Arab Emirates next month.

Cardiff Blues are to make a shock Arms Park return on Friday to face Connacht in the Pro12 League.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre makes four changes to his pack for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Ireland in Paris.

Centre Jamie Roberts warns Wales that Scotland will be like a "wounded animal" when they meet in the Six Nations.

Glasgow Warriors scrum-half Henry Pyrgos agrees a new two-year contract extension.

Leicester Tigers appoint Simon Cohen as their new chief executive.

Bristol City Football Club owner Steve Lansdown is named as the majority shareholder of Bristol Rugby Club.

England's David Strettle says taking on Italy in Saturday's Six Nations match will be a "real challenge" because they have threats "not just in the pack" but "all over the pitch".

England's Ben Morgan says Italy's number eight Sergio Parisse is a "fantastic" player, but considers the whole Italian side to be a danger ahead of their Six Nations clash.

Former Scotland international Andy Nicol tells BBC Radio 5 live that Dan Parks' decision to announce his immediate retirement from international rugby is "very strange" and has taken everyone by surprise.

BBC Sport rounds up the key action and talking points from week one of the 2012 Six Nations, including Wales' sensational win in Ireland.

Previously unseen moments from Welsh history in longer version of BBC trail for Wales v Scotland in the Six Nations.

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny describes his last-minute penalty that sealed Six Nations victory over Ireland as the "hardest kick" of his life.

Wales coach Warren Gatland describes George North as "world class" after his power and poise help Wales to a 23-21 Six Nations win over Ireland in Dublin.

Bristol chairman Chris Booy reveals to BBC Points West that Steve Lansdown, who has taken a majority stake in the club, helped rescue them when they were in financial difficulties in 2009.

Highlights of Wales' dramatic 23-21 victory over Ireland in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (UK users only)

England Women run in nine tries as they open their 2012 Six Nations account with a thumping win away to Scotland.

Wales captain Sam Warburton admits he "couldn't watch for parts of the second half" after sitting out the second half of Wales' 23-21 Six Nations win over Ireland with injury.

Ireland coach Declan Kidney says his side missed the chance to kill off Wales before losing 23-21 in their opening Six Nations game in Dublin.

The Former England and Lions star on 'New England', which Wales back was his player of the weekend, and the toughest game he has ever seen

Nottingham Rugby club look to make the most of their new-found stability to gain promotion to the Premiership.

Jeremy Guscott, Andy Nicol, Jonathan Davies and Keith Wood tip the winners and their players to watch

How Jonah Lomu and the King of Tonga led rising star Toby Faletau to play for Wales

Bath director of rugby Sir Ian McGeechan wants his side to replicate their impressive form in the LV= Cup when they return to Premiership action at the weekend.

Preview and team details for Cardiff Blues's clash against Connacht in the Pro12 League at the Arms Park on Friday.

Harlequins miss a great opportunity to seal a Heineken Cup quarter-final spot as they fall to a surprise defeat by Connacht in Galway.

Ross Ford is named Scotland captain for the Six Nations campaign as Kelly Brown is ruled out of the whole tournament.

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter says his side did not play to their best as they were easily beaten 31-3 in the LV= Cup.

Team news and preview ahead of Thursday's Pro 12 match at Firhill Stadium.

Hooker Darren Dawidiuk signs a new two-year contract with Gloucester.

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea, head coach John Kingston and skills coach Collin Osborne all agree contract extensions.

England fly-half Toby Flood could make the Six Nations fixture against Italy on 11 February.

Holders Leinster secure a home draw in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals as they produce a composed display to beat Montpellier at the RDS.

London Irish second-row forward James Sandford signs a two-year contract extension with the Premiership club.

Wasps sign USA international Paul Emerick as cover for the rest of the season.

Munster announce the signing of Northampton Saints centre James Downey for next season.

Redford Pennycook leaves Newcastle Falcons to return to hometown club Bristol for the 2012/13 season.

Team news and preview ahead of Friday's Pro 12 match at Ravenhill.

Northampton Saints director Jim Mallinder says his side are in a good position to re-create their LV= Cup success from 2010.

Worcester Warriors completed their LV Cup campaign with a 24-14 win over Ospreys at Sixways.

Sale Sharks re-sign Welsh prop Eifion Lewis Roberts from Toulon on a three-year contract.

Northampton Saints will host Scarlets in the semi-finals of the LV= Cup, while Leicester Tigers are away to Bath.

Sale defeat Scarlets but the Welsh region qualifies for the LV= Cup semi-final

Heineken Cup organisers turned down Ulster's request that their quarter-final with Munster should not be played on Easter Sunday.

Worcester forwards coach Phil Davies is impressed by back-row Blair Cowan's debut, despite a 41-14 defeat by Saracens.

The best pictures from Wales' 2012 Six Nations campaign

Highlights of Wales' dramatic 23-21 victory over Ireland in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Charlie Hodgson scores the only try in England's scrappy 13-6 victory over Scotland in their opening Six Nations match. (UK users only)