Rugby Union

Rugby World Cup-winning South Africa fly-half Elton Jantjies is arrested in Johannesburg for allegedly causing "malicious damage to property" on a flight from Dubai.

Ihaia West scores a late try to end Racing 92 resistance and seal La Rochelle's place in a second Champions Cup final in as many years.

Kenya's Olympic rugby sevens star Dennis Ombachi on dealing with his bipolar disorder as he urges others with mental health issues to seek treatment.

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says there is "still room for growth" within his side despite beating Toulouse in comfortable fashion to reach the Champions Cup final.

Exeter Chiefs will host Bristol Bears in a Premier 15s semi-final after beating the same opposition 29-26 on the final day.

Leinster reach their first Champions Cup final since 2019 with a comfortable 40-17 victory over holders Toulouse at a sun-kissed Aviva Stadium.

Rhys Priestland kicks Cardiff to victory against Dragons in a United Rugby Championship victory as each team had a player sent off.

Team news as Lyon host Wasps in Saturday's European Challenge Cup quarter-final at Matmut Stadium (12:30 BST).

Team news as Saracens travel to Toulon for Saturday's European Challenge Cup semi-final at Stade Felix Mayol (20:00 BST).

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has named an unchanged starting team for his side's Champions Cup semi-final against Toulouse in Dublin.

Spain international lock Josh Peters joins Newcastle Falcons on a two-year contract from Championship side Doncaster Knights.

All-time leading Premiership try-scorer Chris Ashton and veteran scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth sign new deals with Leicester.

Five laws aimed at improving player welfare are officially adopted in rugby union after successful trials.

Ireland will host world champions South Africa in the first of three Autumn Nations Series contests this November in Dublin.

England will stage the 2025 women's World Cup, while Australia and the United States are confirmed as future hosts.

Leinster wing James Lowe says they are determined to match Toulouse's five titles as the Irish side prepare to meet the holders in Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final.

A panel concludes Worcester did not do enough to prevent their Premiership game at Gloucester in March from being cancelled.

France scrum-half Laure Sansus is named Women's Six Nations player of the championship.

David Moffett admits forming regions in Welsh rugby in 2003 was a "mistake" and says three clubs should be formed in their place.

Neath prop forward Glyn Shaw, who won 12 caps for Wales in the 1970s, dies after a long illness.