Hail Venter the rules fiasco whistleblower

The Saracens director of rugby has exposed a fundamental problem with the game: that referees have power without responsibility

Physical Leicester give leaders food for thought

Saracens 15 Leicester 22: a formidable Tigers pack led to a second successive defeat that has put pressure on Saracens

Back upbeat despite Leeds being cut adrift

Leeds Carnegie 15 Bath 20: Leeds coach stays positive after defeat leaves his team rooted to foot of Guinness Premiership

Latham shows worth by inspiring heroic defence

Gloucester 13 Worcester Warriors 13: visiting side gain fourth league draw thanks to the Australian full back’s efforts

Big-game hunters bring boom time for rugby

The 76,716-strong crowd that turned up at Twickenham for Harlequins versus Wasps shows the club game is thriving

Dogged Leeds salvage point

Leeds 15 Bath 20: narrow Headingly pitch ensures a tight battle as bottom-dwellers seek to maximise mid-season returns

Knighthood is a fitting reward for McGeechan

As player and coach, the Scot's talents stood out: he redefined British rugby with his mixture of philosophy and pragmatism

Attwood strikes in late drama

Gloucester 13 Worcester 13: replacement lock scores try just 10 seconds from time to save home side from eighth defeat

Saracens furious as Flood puts boot in

Saracens 15 Leicester Tigers 22: London side angry with officials as England back kicks 17 points in victory at Vicarage Road

Prolific Parks has last laugh

Edinburgh 15 Glasgow 22: another masterclass from fly-half leads Magners League leaders to victory at Murryfield

Jones: if Venter is fined, fans should chip in

Saracens director's attack on officiating is justified: when crowds are booming, it’s a shame referees are killing the game

Sport in brief: Murray sits out Davis Cup

World No 4 confirms he will not be part of John Lloyd’s team to face Lithuania following disappointment against Poland

Irish rugby looking forward to more success

It’s been a year to remember for Ireland, but what of the 10 biggest questions that the nation faces in 2010?

Saracens chief attacks English refs

Brendan Venter says nobody understands officials' decision-making after league defeat to Leicester

Ashton’s finish breaks Irish hearts

Northampton 24 London Irish 22: Saints cling on to unbeaten home record after wing connects with Shane Geraghty’s inside pass

White ruled out of Six Nations

The veteran Scotland back-row forward and former captain breaks leg in training with Clermont and will miss tournament next month

Snarling intensity of ‘Pitbull’ Brian Moore

The England hooker revelled in his sobriquet, so perfectly did it reflect the physical and mental approach he took in life