Rugby News

Former France forward Imanol Harinordoquy has announced he will retire from all forms of rugby at the end of the season.

Saracens RFC boys will never forget their first away trip!

Wakefield and Catalans kick off day two of the 10th Magic Weekend before Huddersfield take on St Helens. The final action at St James' Park will see Hull FC and Hull KR dual for the city’s bragging rights.

Exeter Chiefs host Wasps at Sandy Park in Saturday's second Premiership semi-final looking to reach their first domestic final.

Salford and Widnes kick off the 10th Magic Weekend, followed by Warrington's clash with Castleford, who are hoping they have turned the corner after their nine-try triumph at Headingley.

Glasgow head coach Gregor Townsend says losing to Connacht was the best thing that could have happened to Warriors' Guinness PRO12 defence.

Barrie and Terry are back for the Super League podcast, and this week they look ahead to Magic Weekend in Newcastle.

Jamie Heaslip said his side's 30-6 loss to Ulster in Belfast during the PRO12 regular season inspired Leinster to victory in Friday's play-off.

Reigning champions Saracens will aim to keep hopes of a domestic and European double on track when they host Leicester Tigers at Allianz Park In the first of the Premiership semi-finals.

Ulster fan Rory McIlroy was spotted with One Direction star and Leinster fan Niall Horan at the PRO12 semi-final on Friday.

The Crusaders bounced back from last weekend's loss to the Highlanders with a classy 29-10 win against the Waratahs in Christchurch.

A preview of some of the key battles ahead of Saturday's PRO12 semi-final between Connacht and Glasgow Warriors, live on Sky Sports.

Leinster will put their 100 per cent record in the PRO12 semi-finals on the line when they face neighbours Ulster at a sold-out RDS, live on Sky Sports 3 HD.

Keith McKenzie shares his predictions ahead of the Guinness PRO12 semi-finals this weekend

Jamie Hosie previews both Aviva Premiership semi-finals, and shares his predictions for the games