Leinster and Racing players shortlisted for European award

Scott Fardy, Tadhg Furlong, Johnny Sexton, Maxime Machenaud and Leone Nakarawa are in the running for the European Player of the Year award.

Blues chief backs under-fire Umaga

Michael Redman says Tana Umaga has his support and the backing of the board despite a poor start to the Super Rugby season.

Hartley to miss South Africa tour with concussion

Dylan Hartley's season is over, a concussion making him unavailable for England's tour of South Africa.

Racing coach Labit ready for ‘formidable’ Leinster challenge

Racing 92 were superb for much of their semi-final against Munster, but Laurent Labit says they will have to be even better in the... Read more

Rapid start sees Racing through to Champions Cup final

There will be no all-Irish European Champions Cup final in Bilbao after Racing 92 dominated the first half in a defeat of Munster.

Jaguares catch out Brumbies in Canberra

Nicolas Sanchez kicked two conversions and a pair of penalties to secure the Jaguares a 25-20 victory over the Brumbies in Super Rugby.

Ulster stay alive in dramatic fashion as Bellini sparkles for Zebre

Nick Timoney's last-gasp try secured Ulster a crucial bonus-point victory over Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.

Bulls keep Rebels waiting for South Africa win, Sharks beat Stormers

The Rebels have still never won in South Africa after losing to the Bulls in Pretoria, while the Sharks were too good for the... Read more

Imperious Leinster ease into Champions Cup final

Leinster blew the Scarlets away in Dublin, scoring five tries in a brilliant display to set up a showdown with Racing 92 or... Read more

Cardiff Blues book Challenge Cup final berth

Jarrod Evans kicked 11 points as Cardiff Blues defeated Pau 16-10 to reach the final of the European Challenge Cup.

Crusaders survive the storm, Chiefs inflict more misery on Reds

The Sunwolves' winless Super Rugby season continued as the Crusaders moved top of the New Zealand Conference.

Wallabies centre Horne forced to retire

Northampton Saints have confirmed centre Rob Horne has been forced to retire from rugby at the age of 28.

Gloucester cruise into Challenge Cup final

A third European Challenge Cup crown is a win away for Gloucester after they easily disposed of Newcastle Falcons.

Wasps forward Johnson suspended for failed drugs test

Ashley Johnson is investigating the possible source of the substance which resulted in him failed a drugs test.

Frizell inspires Highlanders win over Blues, Lions beat Waratahs

The Lions claimed their first win in Sydney over the Waratahs after the Highlanders outclassed the Blues in Auckland.

Shields requests to be released for England duty

New Zealand Rugby have not decided whether Brad Shields will be allowed to tour South Africa with England but do not plan to "muck... Read more