Montpellier power into Top 14 final

Ruan Pienaar kicked 17 points as Montpellier thrashed Lyon 40-14 in their French Top 14 semi-final on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Moyano hat-trick buries Sharks

Ramiro Moyano scored three tries in the Jaguares’ historic 29-13 win over the Sharks in Buenos Aires on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

New tackle laws to be tested at U20 level

Two new tackle laws will be trialled at the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship and U20 Trophy in a bid to combat the risk of head injuries.

Pro14 final preview

MARIETTE ADAMS looks ahead to the Pro14 final between Leinster and the Scarlets at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.

Koroibete, Rebels lash Sunwolves

Wing Marika Koroibete scored a hat-trick as the Rebels claimed a 40-13 bonus-point win over the Sunwolves in Melbourne on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Highlights: Crusaders vs Hurricanes

Highlights of the Crusaders’ 24-13 win against the Hurricanes in Christchurch.

Crusaders break clear of Canes

The Crusaders beat the Hurricanes 24-13 in Christchurch on Friday to strengthen their claim for the New Zealand conference title. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Battling Brumbies ‘may cease to exist’

Brumbies officials believe the team may cease to exist unless crowd figures improve in the near future.

‘Pacific Island franchise must happen’

Former Fiji Sevens coach Ben Ryan says a Super Rugby franchise could transform Pacific Island rugby.

Watch: Flip pushes referee

Clermont lock Flip van der Merwe received a four-week ban for pushing a referee out of the way at a ruck.