Leinster complete historic double by beating Scarlets

Victory over the Scarlets saw Leinster become the first team to combine European Champions Cup success with the Pro14 title.

Lions snatch win from Stormers, Brumbies stun Bulls

The Lions and the Brumbies both grabbed late victories as a pair of red cards had a big say on two tense Super Rugby... Read more

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.

No pain, just cramp – Farrell allays injury fears

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

Ruthless Montpellier overpower Lyon to reach Top 14 final

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

Cipriani on bench for Baa Baas clash

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

Nabura handed six-week ban for wild kick

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

Connacht turn to Friend

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

Scotland lose injured Dunbar for June tour

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

Scarlets players left wounded by ‘shocking’ Scotstoun pitch

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

Edinburgh-bound Barclay’s Scarlets career over following Achilles surgery

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

Ulster qualify for Champions Cup as Biggar makes history

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

Shields would probably have made All Blacks squad – Hansen

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

All Blacks name three new faces for France Tests

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

Jaguares extend winning streak with Bulls thrashing

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

Arnold sees red as Lions overpower Brumbies

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