Saracens hopeful after Vunipola hamstring scare

Billy Vunipola experienced hamstring tightness in training on Wednesday, but Saracens expect him to be fit for the Premiership semi-finals.

‘World’s oldest rugby player’ comes out of retirement aged 95

Easton Roy was said to be "scrumming a brick wall" before drinking port after making his comeback five years short of his 100th birthday.

Richards signs new deal with soaring Falcons

Newcastle Falcons boss Dean Richards has been rewarded for an outstanding Premiership season with a contract extension.

Brumbies’ Peni banned for five weeks for dangerous Dagg tackle

Chance Peni will miss the Brumbies' next four matches following a dangerous tackle on Israel Dagg in Super Rugby on Saturday.

Wallabies scrum-half Phipps apologises for urinating on bar

Nick Phipps fronted the media on Tuesday after news broke of an incident at the Woollahra Hotel, where the 29-year-old was kicked out.

McFarland takes top job at Ulster

Dan McFarland will vacate his role as Scotland's assistant head coach to take the top job at Pro14 side Ulster.

Gatland has eyes on World Cup prize

The 2019 Rugby World Cup may still be a way off, but it is very much in the sights of Wales coach Warren Gatland.

Gloucester seal Kriel signing

Gloucester have announced the signing of Lions captain and South Africa back-row forward Jaco Kriel for next season.

Injury rules Machenaud out of European Champions Cup final

Maxime Machenaud will miss the European Champions Cup final after suffering a knee ligament injury during Racing 92's Top 14 win on Sunday.

Racing hold edge in battle for second after Bordeaux battering

Racing 92's bonus-point win over Bordeaux-Begles gives them the slenderest of advantages over Toulouse with one match to play.

Wasps secure play-off place, Sarries seal home semi-final

Wasps will face either Exeter Chiefs or Saracens in a Premiership semi-final after overcoming Northampton Saints to leapfrog Newcastle.

Edinburgh reach Pro14 play-offs at Ulster’s expense

Rory Best scored two tries but Ulster's bid to overtake Edinburgh came to an end with a 24-24 draw away to Munster.

Montpellier secure top spot as Brive suffer relegation

Toulon moved up to second in the Top 14 table with victory over Castres, but no one can now catch leaders Montpellier.

Sopoaga late show denies Bulls

The Bulls looked set to record a fourth successive Super Rugby win, only to be denied by the last action of the game at... Read more

Worcester rout of Quins sends Exiles down, Exeter seal top spot

London Irish will make an immediate return to the Championship after Worcester Warriors eased to a crushing victory of Harlequins.

Falcons snatch win at Tigers after controversial late Hogg try

Leicester Tigers were unable to hold on to a win over Newcastle Falcons with 14 men, leaving their Premiership semi-final hopes in tatters.