Russia qualify for RWC after Romania and Spain field ineligible players
Romania and Spain were found to have fielded ineligible players, meaning Russia will progress to next year's Rugby World Cup.
Gloucester win Cipriani race
Danny Cipriani has kept his hopes of playing in the World Cup in Japan next year alive by joining Gloucester.
Saints land England flanker Haskell
James Haskell has kept his Rugby World Cup dream alive by staying in the Premiership with Northampton Saints.
Racing’s Nakarawa named European Player of the Year
Following his side's Champions Cup defeat to Leinster, Leone Nakarawa of Racing 92 was named European Player of the Year by EPCR.
Sexton: European champions Leinster did it the hard way
Leinster were playing catch-up in Saturday's European Champions Cup final against Racing 92 until the last couple of minutes.
Chiefs and Bulls boost Super Rugby play-off hopes
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.
Record-equalling fourth European Champions Cup win for last-gasp Leinster
Just as they did in 2009, 2011 and 2012, Leinster tasted European Champions Cup glory as Racing 92's stern resistance proved in vain.
Blow for Racing as injured Carter ruled out of Champions Cup final
A hamstring injury has cruelly denied Dan Carter a role in Racing 92's European Champions Cup final against Leinster.
Shields determined to ‘earn respect’ after England call-up
Hurricanes captain Brad Shields cannot wait to "get stuck in" on England's tour of South Africa next month.
Sexton putting ‘distractions and hype’ aside for Champions Cup final
Racing 92 stand between Leinster and a record-equalling fourth European Champions Cup win, which is Johnny Sexton's sole focus.
Nine in a row for table-topping Hurricanes
For the ninth successive match the Hurricanes came out on top as they beat the Blues to go back to the Super Rugby summit.
Shields selection shows England’s desperation, Marshall claims
Former New Zealand international Justin Marshall says England have shown they lack strength in depth by calling up Brad Shields.
Wisemantel links up with England as attack consultant
Eddie Jones is confident Scott Wisemantel will prove a valuable addition to the England set-up for next month's tour of South Africa.
Cipriani returns to England fold, Shields among seven new faces
Eddie Jones has opted to recall Danny Cipriani for England's tour of South Africa, with Brad Shields also included.
Shields in line for England call after NZR release
New Zealand Rugby said it has made a "special exception" for Brad Shields, who wants to play for England in the June series in... Read more
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.
