Rugby News

A 78th-minute try from Marcell Coetzee helped Ulster book a place in the PRO14 semi-final after beating Irish rivals Connacht 21-13 in a closely-fought encounter at the Kingspan Stadium.

Ulster will travel to take on Glasgow Warriors in the PRO14 semi-finals after they overcame Connacht 21-13 at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday.

Montpellier kept themselves in the Top 14 play-off hunt after defeating 2017/18 champions Castres 12-9 at the Stade Pierre-Fabre on Saturday.

Taqele Naiyaravoro went over twice as Northampton Saints overwhelmed Worcester Warriors at Franklin's Gardens with a 38-10 win to ensure the final Gallagher Premiership play-off spot will go down to the wire.

Newcastle Falcons have given their backing to director of rugby Dean Richards and assurances of commitment following the club's relegation from the Gallagher Premiership.

Two tries apiece from Alex Lewington and Dom Morris helped Saracens to a 38-7 drubbing of Gallagher Premiership title rivals Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Park.

For the second PRO14 campaign in succession Munster will travel to face Leinster in a semi-final, after Johann van Graan's side had to rely on a late JJ Hanrahan penalty to see off Benetton 15-13 at Thomond Park.

The biggest weekend in fitness heads to the NEC Arena in Birmingham and rugby is playing a big part in spreading the word of health and fitness.

Newcastle Falcons have been relegated to the Championship following a 28-19 loss to title challengers Gloucester at Kingsholm on Saturday.

A round-up of Saturday's Super Rugby matches from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.

The Highlanders and Chiefs could not be separated in Dunedin on Saturday, with their Super Rugby derby ending in a thrilling draw.

The All Blacks are facing a nervous wait on Highlanders full-back Ben Smith after he was helped from the field against the Chiefs in Dunedin.

Israel Folau's hearing with Rugby Australia over discriminatory social media posts will continue on Sunday, with a decision unlikely to be announced this weekend.

Reds coach Brad Thorn has defended maligned referee Angus Gardner after he handed out six cards in Queensland's win over the Sunwolves.

Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika has appeared at Israel Folau's code of conduct hearing as the star awaits a decision on his rugby fate.

Israel Folau's code of conduct hearing will go into Sunday but it's unlikely that a decision on his future will be known by the weekend.