Bordeaux Begles remarkable rise sees them chasing back-to-back Investec Champions Cups on Saturday after gaining promotion to France's top flight in 2011.

Ahead of the Challenge Cup final on Friday, will Ulster salvage their season with silverware against Montpellier in Bilbao as they look to end a 20-year trophy drought?

Former Wales international Rhys Thomas recently had a heart transplant in his hometown of Cape Town.

Gloucester owner Martin St Quinton says there is "more appetite" for new investment in Prem rugby now relegation has been scrapped.

England centre Lagi Tuima will leave Harlequins Women at the end of the season, after seven years at the club.

Ireland second-row forward Sam Monaghan signs a new contract with Gloucester-Hartpury.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy calls on his players to "fight with everything they have got" in Friday's Challenge Cup final with Montpellier.

Exeter prop Ehren Painter signs a new deal with the Prem club.

Bristol Bears' Christiana Balogun on how it felt to make her England debut this spring, four years after being diagnosed with cancer.

Bedford Blues' director of rugby Mike Rayer believes the Champ club is an attractive proposition for any potential investor.

Tigers head coach Geoff Parling hopes the full back will be available for the play-offs.