Scotland 32 France 26: A relieved Greig Laidlaw has demanded improvements from Scotland despite seeing them come from behind to see off France in the NatWest 6 Nations.

France coach Jacques Brunel laid out his vision of the future yesterday in handing a test debut to a teenage fly-half and including just one player over the age of 30.

Vintage rugby was in short supply in Europe this weekend with teams more intent on delivering a result rather than a performance.

Castres 16 Leinster 21

Castres 16 Leinster 21