Glasgow Warriors will face Bulls or Munster in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals after a hard-fought win against Connacht.

Bristol dig deep to beat reigning Prem champions Bath 21-19 and keep alive their chances of gatecrashing the play-off places.

Trailfinders book their place in the Premiership Women's Rugby play-offs by ending leaders and three-time defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury's 14-game unbeaten run.

Bedford Blues and Worcester Warriors go head-to-head in rugby union's Championship play-off final at Goldington Road this weekend.

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says his side's trip to Leicester is vital for their hopes of making the Prem play-offs.

Cardiff are confident of upsetting the odds when they play their first play-off match against Stormers in the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals.

Long-serving Cornish Pirates forward John Stevens announces his retirement from professional rugby union, aged 31.

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith will have hated parts of the preamble to Friday night's meeting with Connacht, writes Tom English.

Welsh international duo Alisha and Jasmine Joyce are among a group of 11 players who will depart the Bristol Bears this summer.

AJ MacGinty will make his first start for Bristol since the opening day in Friday's derby with Bath, plus team news from five more games.

Munster make one change to their starting team for Saturday's United Rugby Championship quarter-final with the Bulls as Alex Nankivell returns from injury.