Smith re-signs with NZR, Highlanders
Half-back Aaron Smith is staying in New Zealand after re-signing with the Highlanders.
La Rochelle and Clermont storm into last four
Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints were no match for La Rochelle and Clermont in the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
Terrific Toulouse edge out Racing despite Holmes red
Toulouse played almost an hour with 14 men but were still able to beat Racing 92 in a magnificent European Champions Cup quarter-final.
Chiefs rally past Jaguares
Damian McKenzie's 20 points and Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi's late try saw the Chiefs edge the Jaguares.
Harlequins leave it late to book semi-final place
There was a tense finish at Sixways Stadium as Harlequins won by just two points over Worcester Warriors in the European Challenge Cup.
Leinster oust Ulster in Champions Cup
Jacob Stockdale's failure to ground a second-half try proved costly as Ulster fell to a narrow Champions Cup loss at Leinster.
Ruthless Saracens triumph on Farrell’s special day
Owen Farrell missed Saracens' Champions Cup win over Glasgow Warriors as his wife went into labour before kick-off.
Pollard sinks Sharks as Bulls produce late charge
Schalk Brits and Armand van der Merwe saw red before Handre Pollard settled a feisty South African derby in favour of the Bulls.
O’Gara rules out France World Cup role
Ronan O'Gara says there was contact from agents over a job with France, but says he is committed to the Crusaders.
Cooper a thorn in Reds’ side as Rebels go top, Blues beat Stormers
Quade Cooper made an impact on his return to Suncorp Stadium as the Rebels saw off the Reds, while the Blues claimed a third... Read more
Sale reach Challenge Cup semi-finals
Connacht were blown away in the first half as Sale Sharks booked their place in the European Challenge Cup semi-finals.
Leinster rest Sexton due to niggle, Itoje & Hogg set for returns
Johnny Sexton will not be risked for Leinster's Champions Cup quarter-final, but Maro Itoje and Stuart Hogg are set to return this weekend.
Whitelock not worried by Read injury
Kieran Read's return to action was cut short on Friday, but neither Sam Whitelock nor Scott Robertson seemed too concerned by the injury.
Sunwolves capitalise on Mason struggles, Crusaders back on song
Stand-in fly-half Mack Mason endured a game to forget as the Waratahs were beaten 31-29 by the Sunwolves in Super Rugby.
Struggling Tigers lose Denton for rest of season
David Denton has not recovered from the concussion he suffered back in October and will play no further part in the season.
Read confirmed in Crusaders’ XV against Hurricanes
The Crusaders have confirmed that Kieran Read will feature from the start in Friday's Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes.