Rugby's flagship concussion trial was in disarray after it emerged that some team doctors are refusing to implement a controversial pitch-side test

Gloucester leap-frogged over Exeter to move up to eighth in the Aviva Premiership standings as they claimed a 14-13 win at Sandy Park.

IAN STAFFORD: Another feisty encounter and another win for Leicester but this East Midlands derby will be remembered for an incident that could have serious ramifications for Dylan Hartley.

Worcester gave themselves a glimmer of hope in their relegation battle by ending a 22-match Aviva Premiership losing run.

Steve Black is best known as Jonny Wilkinson's mentor, so he recognises the characteristics of a Test No 10 - which adds clout to his claim that it is 'almost inevitable' Danny Cipriani will play for England again.

Sale snatched a typically gritty victory at third-placed Bath to press their claims of an Aviva Premiership play-off place.

Sam Burgess is destined to start his rugby union career in Bath's back row next season because the RFU have refused to contribute to the transfer fee.

World Cup-winning coach and Sportsmail columnist runs the rule over Stuart Lancaster's squad and how they performed on their way to a close second in the 2014 RBS 6 Nations.

Northampton made a prominent contribution to England's Six Nations campaign and the Saints hope that will ignite a 'surge' towards the title.

Before the journey to the airport for their flight home, England had a last laugh at their hotel - not as champions of Europe but as buoyant runners-up.

A part-time interest has turned into an internet success story for a rugby-mad South Wales based family.