Rugby Union

Head coach Wayne Pivac says Scarlets will learn "a lot" from their crushing Champions Cup semi-final loss to Leinster.

Gloucester qualify for the 2018-19 European Champions Cup after Cardiff Blues beat Pau in their Challenge Cup semi-final.

Northampton and Australia centre Rob Horne is forced to retire because of nerve damage sustained in their win at Leicester.

Newcastle Falcons agree a deal to re-sign hooker George McGuigan from Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers.

Scum-half Michael Dowsett will leave Worcester Warriors at the end of the season to continue his career in Japan.

Wasps' South African forward Ashley Johnson has been suspended by the Rugby Football Union after failing a drugs test.

Former All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter only makes the bench for Racing 92, with Springbok Pat Lambie at 10 for Sunday's semi-final against Munster.

Ulster make five changes from the win over Ospreys for Saturday's crucial Pro14 game against Conference A leaders Glasgow.

Team news and match preview as Scarlets travel to Leinster for their Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday.

Team details and match preview as Ospreys go to Zebre in the Pro14 on Saturday.

Team details and match preview as Cardiff Blues host Pau in the European Challenge Cup semi-final on Saturday.

Hurricanes captain Brad Shields looks set to tour South Africa with England in June after handing in a formal request to the New Zealand Rugby Union.

Head coach Richard Cockerill has signed a two-year contract extension with Edinburgh, committing him to the club until 2021.

A brain injury forces Dragons centre Adam Hughes to retire from rugby, after receiving advice from a specialist.

John Barclay says the Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster will be the biggest game he has played for Scarlets.

Worcester prop Biyi Alo is to leave the Premiership club in the summer and join French second-tier side Soyaux Angouleme.

Centre Jonathan Joseph is set to miss England's tour of South Africa as he requires surgery on a foot injury.

Glasgow Warriors prop Jamie Bhatti signs a new one-year contract following a "whirlwind" first full year as a professional.

Northampton Saints lock Christian Day is to retire at the end of the season after 17 years as a professional.

Team news as Gloucester host Newcastle Falcons in Friday's European Challenge Cup semi-final at Kingsholm (19:45 BST).