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.
Slipper suspended after positive cocaine test
James Slipper was suspended and fined by Rugby Australia after testing positive for cocaine.
France rest Guirado, recall Thomas for New Zealand tour
Teddy Thomas is back in the fold for France, but captain Guilhem Guirado will sit out the tour of New Zealand next month.
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.
Wasps flanker Willis out for up to a year
Jack Willis sustained significant multi-ligament knee damage against Saracens and faces a long road to recovery.
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.
Gustard to leave England role for Harlequins
Eddie Jones will lose a prominent member of his England backroom team, with Harlequins appointing Paul Gustard as head of rugby.
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.
Toulouse out as Castres advance to Top 14 semi-finals
Castres are set for a semi-final showdown with Racing 92.
Ruthless Chiefs dominate Falcons to reach Twickenham again
Joe Simmonds kicked 19 points as defending Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs set up a Twickenham showdown with Saracens for the title.
Leinster hold nerve to fend off Munster
Munster came within striking distance of upsetting European champions Leinster, but the hosts hung on to reach the Pro14 final.