4 days ago Alex Goode kicks five penalties but Saracens’ European defence is ended The London club had been chasing a fourth European title in five years.

6 days ago Rob Kearney calls time on his career after ‘living a dream’ Kearney won four Six Nations titles with Ireland and was part of two British and Irish Lions tours

7 days ago Munster academy player tests positive for Covid-19 The academy player is involved in the wider training squad

7 days ago Wales to play rescheduled Six Nations game against Scotland in Llanelli The WRU has also announced a Georgia Autumn Nations Cup match will be played at the same venue.

9 days ago Women's Six Nations to resume on October 25th Ireland will be at home for their clash against Italy in Donnybrook

10 days ago Toulouse too strong at home for Ulster The Ulster men were defeated in the Champions Cup quarter-final

11 days ago Champions Cup: Leinster lose out on semi-final place to Saracens The holders march on as Leinster experience their first defeat of the season.

15 days ago Alex Goode unfazed by task of stepping into Farrell’s shoes for Saracens' Leinster clash England and British and Irish Lions talisman Farrell will miss the Aviva Stadium clash after his high-tackle suspension

16 days ago James Ryan says Leinster need to be at their best to continue European adventure The province have won 25 consecutive games since they lost out to Saracens in the final last May

18 days ago Leinster show killer instinct as Ulster fail to grab opportunities It was a 25th straight win of 2019-20 season for Leinster

19 days ago Saracens squad excited ahead of Leinster clash Sarries face a quarter-final showdown with Leinster next Saturday

19 days ago Pro 14 final Leinster v Ulster: How both teams shape up Leinster and Ulster will battle for the Pro 14 title at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday

20 days ago Ireland to face England, Wales and Georgia in Autumn Nations Cup Finals weekend is scheduled for the weekend of December 5 and 6

21 days ago Owen Farrell out of Leinster quarter-final after being given five-match ban Farrell was dismissed for a high and reckless tackle on 18-year-old replacement full-back Charlie Atkinson.

22 days ago Pascal Gauzère to take charge of Leinster-Saracens as Champions Cup officials confirmed England's Wayne Barnes will also take charge of an Irish side as he will be in the middle for Ulster's trip to face Toulouse

25 days ago Ulster beat Edinburgh as last kick of game fires them to Pro14 final Ian Madigan scored a penalty to win the game with the last kick of the game in the Scottish capital

25 days ago Owen Farrell sent off as Saracens lose to Wasps The England international could be banned for Sarries’ Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster

26 days ago Leinster overcome Munster to claim slot in Pro 14 final Leinster will feature in the Pro 14 final, facing the winner of Edinburgh v Ulster

26 days ago Catalans Dragons get go-ahead for 5,000 fans to watch home match against Wigan It will be the first time fans have been allowed to attend a Super League match since the season restarted on August 2.

27 days ago Leinster and Munster announce teams for PRO14 semi-final clash Leo Cullen has rung the changes for Friday night's Guinness PRO14 semi-final against Munster

27 days ago Former Munster prop Parker signed on loan by Leinster Leinster announced the signing of former Munster tighthead prop Ciarán Parker from Jersey Reds for an initial three-month loan period from Jersey Reds.

28 days ago Up to 20,000 England fans could attend Barbarians clash Tickets for the fixture went on sale on Wednesday.

31 days ago Mike Brown’s quick thinking inspires Harlequins to victory over Northampton The former England fullback created tries for Nathan Earle and Chris Ashton.

31 days ago Munster beat 13-man Connacht to set up semi-final against Leinster Connacht finished with 13 men following two first half red cards. Victory seals a Guinness PRO14 semi-final for Munster with Leinster on Friday night

31 days ago England players agree temporary match fee cut due to pandemic impact on finances The match fees will be reduced from £23,000 to £17,250 from October with the figure to be renegotiated next year.

34 days ago Leinster clash to go ahead despite Covid outbreak in Ulster Academy Ulster will be away to Leinster in Saturday's fixture at the Aviva

36 days ago Snyman suffers ACL tear in huge injury blow for Munster He picked up the injury just seven minutes into his debut

42 days ago South Africa chief Jurie Roux warns Lions tour not viable if fans cannot travel Roux says South Africa Rugby are monitoring the situation on a monthly basis.

43 days ago Joey Carbery set to be out for 'indefinite period' Following his latest meeting with the specialist, the 24-year-old playmaker has been advised to take further steps in rehabilitating his ankle.

46 days ago Eddie Jones on hand to see Exeter extend lead at the top with win over Leicester This was Exeter’s first game since deciding to keep their controversial Chiefs branding following a board review amid claims that it was racist

47 days ago Harlequins stun Sale as Gallagher Premiership returns This was the competition’s first match since March due to the coronavirus pandemic

48 days ago Munster player in isolation after academy player tests positive for Covid-19 One senior player and five academy players have been identified as close contacts

48 days ago Australia set for 2027 Rugby World Cup bid boost thanks to dual-awarding system The United States are in the running to host the 2031 event and Australia hope that will help them secure the prior tournament.

48 days ago Leinster's Larmour still sore over Six Nations but eager for Munster clash The Leinster full back says he feels in good shape after the six month hiatus