As well as losing their grip on second place in the URC table, Glasgow lost three players to injuries against the Bulls and Franco Smith ...

Edinburgh prop Boan Venter has thrown down the gauntlet to Finn Russell and his Bath team ahead of the Challenge Cup semi-final next weekend.

Bryan Easson hailed his side’s spirit as Scotland sealed a last-gasp 26-19 victory over Ireland in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations.

The Scotland star has suffered an injury, which will be of concern ahead of the Champions Cup semi-finals and the Lions squad announcement.

Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt was pleased to take two points away from Parma but thinks reaching the play-offs is now out of their hands.

Franco Smith said Glasgow’s defeat to the Bulls will not impact the defending champions as they prepare for the business end of the season.

From out on the touchline he converted a Matt Currie touchdown. Edinburgh were lucky to leave Parma with a draw and were poor. Zebre dominated the early stages, but poor handling cost them the chance ...