Northampton Saints and Glasgow Warriors did all they could to stay in the European Champions Cup, while Ulster are definitely through.
Premiership Rugby has confirmed that Saracens will be relegated from the Premiership at the end of the 2019-20 campaign.
Premiership Rugby has confirmed that Saracens will be relegated from the Premiership at the end of the 2019-20 campaign.
Super Rugby team the Stormers received financial support from a corporate partner to sign Jamie Roberts from Bath.
Andy Farrell has called up five uncapped players into his first Ireland squad, with Johnny Sexton confirmed as the team's captain.
Louis Rees-Zammit, the 18-year-old Gloucester flyer, could make his Wales debut in the Six Nations in a new era under Wayne Pivac.
Gregor Townsend has turned to Stuart Hogg to lead Scotland in the Six Nations following Greig Laidlaw's international retirement.
Cobus Reinach could be set to join Montpellier after announcing he will leave Northampton Saints following three seasons at the club.
The Six Nations kicks off next month and England will have a new coaching line-up in place for the tournament.
Alberto Sgarbi has not played for Italy since 2014 but was named in Franco Smith's first squad selection on Monday.