Cian Healy says he is "part of something bigger than just a rugby team" representing Leinster and Ireland.
After announcing his retirement following 20 years as a professional, George Smith said rugby union had "given me so much".
Though he has not appealed against his ban, Israel Folau is still considering his options after his contract was terminated.
Neither Bordeaux Begles nor Stade Francais can make the play-offs in the Top 14 after suffering painful defeats in the penultimate round.
Perpignan suffered a 23rd loss in 25 Top 14 games as Louis Dupichot and Simon Zebo scored hat-tricks in Racing 92's 52-14 victory.
The Crusaders drew for the second time in three weeks in their match against the Stormers, while the Lions edged a 10-try battle.
Northampton Saints took the final Premiership play-off spot despite losing to Exeter, while Bath secured Champions Cup rugby next term.
Munster gave it a great go, but Leinster have the chance to be crowned Pro14 champions once again.
The Blues kept their Super Rugby play-off hopes alive, while the Reds were beaten in a tense encounter with the Waratahs.
Tommy Seymour scored two of his team's seven tries as Glasgow Warriors routed Ulster in the first Pro14 semi-final.
Harlequins have announced that former Scotland wing Tim Visser is to retire at the end of the Premiership season.
The Hurricanes, who were without Beauden Barrett, succumbed to their first ever loss to the Jaguares on Friday.
England's Rugby World Cup preparations have been hit by the news prop Mako Vunipola will be out for three months due to hamstring surgery.
Rugby Australia terminated Israel Folau's contract after a hearing and he now has 72 hours to appeal.
Rugby Australia decided to axe Israel Folau over anti-homosexual posts made on social media last month.
Mako Vunipola's season is over after he suffered a torn hamstring in the European Champions Cup win over Leinster.