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Namibia back-row Tinus Du Plessis has signed a contract with London Wasps until the end of the season.
Ospreys coaching director Scott Johnson is to quit his post at the end of this season.
Coach Bryan Redpath congratulated Gloucester on their best performance of the season after demolishing a poor Wasps side 39-10 at Kingsholm.
Head coach Alan Tait was left frustrated by Newcastle's slow start as the Aviva Premiership strugglers slumped to defeat at Sale on Boxing Day.
John Hayes enjoyed a winning send-off in Munster colours as they earned a 24-9 victory over Connacht in the RaboDirect PRO12.
Ruaridh Jackson's late touchdown earned Glasgow Warriors a 23-23 draw with Edinburgh in their RaboDirect PRO12 clash at Murrayfield.
Leinster did enough to outwit a young Ulster side 42-13 and extend their lead at the top of the RaboDirect PRO12 to six points.
Nick Macleod won the kicking battle as Sale beat Newcastle 27-19 to return to the Aviva Premiership play-offs, while Gloucester defeated Wasps.
Jonny May and Olly Morgan both scored two tries as Gloucester produced a stunning performance to demolish Wasps 39-10 at Kingsholm.
Nick Macleod won the kicking battle as Sale beat Newcastle 27-19 to return to the Aviva Premiership play-offs and leave Falcons rock-bottom.
Scarlets claimed their first derby victory in eight attempts as Ospeys were beaten 22-14 in front of a bumper festive crowd at Parc y Scarlets.
Jordan Turner-Hall returns to the Harlequins midfield for Tuesday's Aviva Premiership showdown with Saracens at Twickenham (kick-off 4:30pm).
Worcester coach Richard Hill has made five changes to his side for Tuesday's Aviva Premiership clash with Leicester at Sixways (kick-off 2pm).
London Irish boss Toby Booth has made three changes to his back-line for Tuesday's Aviva Premiership visit of Exeter (kick-off 1:20pm).
Former Australia boss Eddie Jones has been appointed the new head coach of Japan.
Gilbert has released a new line of rugby cleats. The Gilbert Virtuo 8S is part of the exciting new product. Check it out.
The entire All Blacks apparel line has been updated for 2013/14. Check out the New Zealand All Blacks polo.
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