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Castres hold off Racing to book Top 14 final berth

Racing 92 pushed late on, but they were unable to find a way past Castres in the Top 14 semi-finals.

Saracens finished their Premiership final win over Exeter Chiefs without Owen Farrell, but his injury was not serious.

Lyon overcame the odds to beat Toulon last week, but Montpellier were a class above in Friday's Top 14 semi-final.

England have named four uncapped players in their starting XV to face the Baa Baas, while Danny Cipriani is among the replacements.

The Highlanders' Tevita Nabura will be sidelined until mid-July after being handed a six-week ban.

After enduring a disappointing Pro14 season, Connacht have appointed Andy Friend to try and turn their fortunes around.

Mark Bennett has been called into Scotland's squad for their June Test matches to replace the injured Alex Dunbar.

Johnny McNicholl and Steff Evans said they had been sticking to the bed sheets due to damage done at Scotstoun last week.

John Barclay has been denied the chance to end his Scarlets career with a Pro14 final appearance, after rupturing his Achilles.

The departing Dan Biggar became the leading Pro14 points scorer but he was unable to stop UIster sealing a Champions Cup place.

Brad Shields will leave New Zealand to play international rugby for England but Steve Hansen said he was thinking of calling him up.

Jordan Taufua, Shannon Frizell and Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi are the new faces for the All Blacks ahead of next month's series against France.

Nicolas Sanchez led the way as the Jaguares celebrated their seventh win of the season – matching a franchise record.

The Brumbies' cause against the Lions in Super Rugby was not helped by Rory Arnold's red, while the Sharks defeated the Chiefs.

Castres are set for a semi-final showdown with Racing 92.

Joe Simmonds kicked 19 points as defending Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs set up a Twickenham showdown with Saracens for the title.