Glasgow Warriors turned in an impressive display to beat Benetton Treviso 29-10 and move into fourth place in the RaboDirect PRO12 standings on Friday night (4th April).
Sale Sharks are the latest team to become active in the new transfer window, with the announcement of signing Scotland international scrum-half Chris Cusiter.
Premiership leaders Northampton Saints began their Heineken cup campaign on Sunday with a stunning comeback against Glasgow Warriors at a near full Franklins Gardens.
After this weekend there is a strong 14 points that separates Leinster at the top of the leader board from Welsh side Ospreys who narrowly beat Edinburgh this weekend.
During a busy Six Nations, the Celtic and Italian sides are in action this weekend, with squads being stretched due to the unavailablity of international stars.