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

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.

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.

Bath are looking to "create their own legacy" as they face Bordeaux Begles in the European Champions Cup semi-final, their first for 20 years.

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

Henry Pollock has signed with Eddie Hearn's talent agency in the hope of boosting his profile, but why has rugby found it so hard to forge mainstream figureheads?

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

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

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

Exeter Chiefs captain Jack Yeandle is ruled out for the rest of the season with a foot injury.