1.   The gap between Nottingham and the league leaders was indistinguishable, apart from scrummaging.

2.   They have the same number of points as the league leaders, but a considerably inferior goal difference.

3.   The draw left both clubs on fifteen points, three behind league leaders Aberdeen.

4.   As the Lou Macari saga moves into its second week, Celtic had the task yesterday of facing league leaders Hibs under caretaker manager Frank Connor.

5.   His immediate task is to get his team in shape for the visit of league leaders Newcastle United on Saturday.

6.   Newcastle the league leaders looked as tough as old boots...

7.   Last weekend they huffed and puffed at the unbeaten league leaders Wasps and were within one try of blowing them down.