After Ulster reached the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup, head coach Richie Murphy says

Ulster are one game away from a first trophy in 20 years after a 29-12 win over Exeter Chiefs in the Challenge Cup semi-final in Belfast.

Leinster exorcised their demons of 12 months ago and reached their fourth Champions Cup final in five seaons with a nervy win over Toulon.

Leicester Tigers stalwart Harry Wells is leaving the club at the end of the season after a 13-year Tigers career.

First-choice scrum-half Ben Spencer recovers from injury to take his place in Bath's starting line-up as they travel to Bordeaux-Begles in Sunday's Champions Cup semi-final.

Australia prop Angus Bell and centre James Hume have been ruled out of Ulster's Challenge Cup semi-final with Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.

Newcastle Red Bulls announce signing of former England Under-20s prop Tom West from Northampton on a one-year deal

Cornish Pirates sign Exeter prop Ehren Painter on a short-term loan.

Italy hooker Marco Manfredi and prop Tom West are among nine players who will leave Northampton Saints at the end of the season.

Ulster-born Exeter Chiefs legend Gareth Steenson runs the rule over Saturday's European Challenge Cup semi-final between the sides at Affidea Stadium.

Munster confirm Roger Randle will no longer join the province as attack coach.