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

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.

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

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

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

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

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?

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.

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