Rugby News

Pat Lam admitted a lack of composure cost Connacht as they bowed out of the Champions Cup with a heartbreaking 19-10 defeat to Toulouse.

Captain Joe Launchbury says Wasps will relish the challenge of facing Leinster when the two sides meet in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup.

Wasps overcame a slow start to beat Zebre 41-27 and set up a European Champions Cup quarter-final with Leinster.

After a frantic final round of Champions and Challenge Cup fixtures, the 2016/2017 quarter-finals have been announced.

Harlequins crashed out of the Challenge Cup following a 27-17 defeat to Stade Francais in a delayed Pool 5 match at Stade Jean Bouin.

Toronto coach Paul Rowley will be delighted with the efforts of his fledgling outfit as they pushed Hull FC all the way before losing 26-20 in a pre-season friendly.

Connacht endured a heartbreaking exit from the European Champions Cup as Toulouse claimed a quarter-final spot with a tense 19-10 win at Stade Ernest Wallon.

Glasgow captain Jonny Gray hailed a "very, very special" feat after the Warriors reached the European Champions Cup quarter-finals.