History beckons for Travers or Cullen, Carter bows out – Leinster v Racing 92 in Opta stats

Leinster and Racing 92 will battle it out for European Rugby Champions Cup glory in Bilbao, and we have assessed the best Opta stats.

Ireland coaches sign contract extensions beyond World Cup

A quartet of Ireland coaches have put pen to paper on new contracts to continue their work with the Six Nations winners.

Springboks hooker Marx to miss Wales and England Tests

Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx has been ruled out for six weeks due to a hamstring tear, which does not require surgery.

Crotty and Barrett commit to New Zealand and Crusaders

Ryan Crotty and Scott Barrett join Waisake Naholo, Liam Squire and Ofa Tu'ungafasi in signing fresh terms with New Zealand Rugby.

Hill and Jenkins named co-captains for Wales tour

Alun Wyn Jones has been rested for Wales' tour next month, with Cory Hill and Ellis Jenkins named as co-captains.

McInally to captain youthful Scotland on June tour

Stuart McInally will step up to lead Scotland on their end-of-season tour, with John Barclay given a rest.

Jones turns to familiar face for England coaching role

England head coach Eddie Jones is set to appoint an attack coach with whom he has worked previously.

Leinster lose McFadden for season’s climax

Fergus McFadden's season is over after the Leinster back damaged his hamstring against Scarlets last month.

Where are the next players? – Johnson concerned by England’s lack of talent

Former England captain and coach Martin Johnson believes Eddie Jones is worryingly short of options for the tour to South Africa.

Alex be Goode, Ross the boss and Ford puts the boot in: Premiership season in Opta stats

Ahead of the play-offs, we take a look at the some of the star Premiership performers during the regular season.

Racing seal Top 14 semi-final spot, Lyon & Castres in play-offs

Racing 92, Lyon and Castres got the play-off outcomes they were hoping for in Top 14, while Stade Francais stay up despite suffering defeat.

Scarlets and Munster secure Pro14 semi-finals

The Pro14 semi-final line-up is complete, with Scarlets to play Glasgow Warriors, while Munster take on Leinster.

Stormers fight back to see off Bulls

The Stormers came from behind to edge past the Bulls in the Super Rugby, while the Sharks crushed the Highlanders.

Wasps edge out Newcastle as departing Banahan inspires Bath

Newcastle Falcons will settle for fourth place and a clash with Exeter Chiefs in the play-offs after they were beaten at home by Wasps.

Lam hat-trick inspires Hurricanes victory

The Hurricanes enjoyed a 28-19 Super Rugby win against the Lions, with Ben Lam scoring a hat-trick of tries.

Faletau commits long-term future to Bath

Todd Blackadder hailed Taulupe Faletau as "one of the most admired players in world rugby" after he put pen to paper on a... Read more