Rugby Union

Worcester Warriors' former London Irish and Bath lock Matt Garvey is to retire from rugby - at the age of 34.

The 65-times capped Scotland player says he has been inundated with support.

Exeter head coach Susie Appleby says here side are targeting a home semi-final after securing a first-ever Premier 15s play-off place.

Sale Sharks' Alex Sanderson says the lower Premiership salary cap is making it harder for English teams to compete with French sides in Europe.

Two moments of footballing skill help Racing 92 beat a spirited Sale Sharks and set up a Champions Cup semi-final with La Rochelle.

Morgan Morris' hat-trick helps Ospreys keep hopes of Heineken Champions Cup qualification alive as they claim a United Rugby Championship win over Dragons.

Munster head coach Johann van Graan says he was "incredibly proud" of his players despite their cruel Champions Cup quarter-final defeat by Toulouse.

The Welsh Rugby Union is conducting an anti-doping investigation over an online image that appears to show the WRU National Shield trophy with a white powder substance on it.

Glasgow Warriors miss out on a first European semi-final after Lyon fight back to claim Challenge Cup victory.

Four-time Champions Cup winners Leinster withstand a second-half fightback to beat Leicester Tigers and book their place in the semi-final.

Defending champions Toulouse advance to the Champions Cup semi-finals with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Munster.

Exeter Chiefs, Harlequins and Bristol Bears secure the final three Premier 15s semi-final places with a round of the regular season still to play.

Cardiff cruise to a bonus-point win over Zebre in their final United Rugby Championship home game of the season.

Leicester Tigers fly-half George Ford says Johnny Sexton is "one of the best 10s in the world" as the pair prepare to face off at Welford Road.

England's Six Nations winners are back in club action as the race for the play-offs hots up - here's what to look out for as the Premier 15s returns.

Worcester Warriors name former England number eight Nick Easter as their new forwards and defence coach from next season.

Dean Richards is to step down as director of rugby at Newcastle Falcons after 10 years at Kingstone Park.

Victories for Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors this weekend would set up an all-Scottish European Challenge Cup semi-final.

England international Tom Curry will make his first start since the Six Nations as Sale Sharks look to upset Racing 92 in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final.

Munster opt not to risk Ireland wing Andrew Conway in Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final against holders Toulouse.