James Haskell has kept his Rugby World Cup dream alive by staying in the Premiership with Northampton Saints.
Following his side's Champions Cup defeat to Leinster, Leone Nakarawa of Racing 92 was named European Player of the Year by EPCR.
Leinster were playing catch-up in Saturday's European Champions Cup final against Racing 92 until the last couple of minutes.
An entertaining day in Super Rugby concluded with victories for both the Chiefs and the Bulls as they look to sneak into the play-offs.
Just as they did in 2009, 2011 and 2012, Leinster tasted European Champions Cup glory as Racing 92's stern resistance proved in vain.
A hamstring injury has cruelly denied Dan Carter a role in Racing 92's European Champions Cup final against Leinster.
The Waratahs raced into a 29-0 lead in the first half, but were unable to hold on as the Crusaders came storming back to...
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Hurricanes captain Brad Shields cannot wait to "get stuck in" on England's tour of South Africa next month.
Cardiff Blues won the European Rugby Challenge Cup for the second time with a 31-30 victory over Gloucester.
Racing 92 stand between Leinster and a record-equalling fourth European Champions Cup win, which is Johnny Sexton's sole focus.
For the ninth successive match the Hurricanes came out on top as they beat the Blues to go back to the Super Rugby summit.
Former New Zealand international Justin Marshall says England have shown they lack strength in depth by calling up Brad Shields.
Eddie Jones is confident Scott Wisemantel will prove a valuable addition to the England set-up for next month's tour of South Africa.
Naming Danny Cipriani on the South Africa tour is a self-confessed contradiction for Eddie Jones but the England boss defended his decision.
Eddie Jones has opted to recall Danny Cipriani for England's tour of South Africa, with Brad Shields also included.
New Zealand Rugby said it has made a "special exception" for Brad Shields, who wants to play for England in the June series in...
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