latest rugby union news
Redman to leave Worcester
Worcester have announced that assistant head coach Nigel Redman is to leave the Aviva Premiership club.
McCall happy with home advantage
Saracens will use the Allianz Park factor as a key ingredient in what they hope can help them see off Northampton on Sunday.
Hartley: We're not intimidated
Dylan Hartley insists Northampton's results against their fellow play-off contenders this season have not played mind games with the Saints.
Ulster book PRO12 final spot
Ulster booked their passage to the RaboDirect PRO12 final with relative ease with a 28-17 victory over the Scarlets at Ravenhill on Friday.
Worcester role for Howarth
Worcester have announced the appointment of Shane Howarth as their new backs coach.
Wasps sign Jersey back-row
Wasps boss Dai Young has signed Jersey back-row Guy Thompson after being impressed with his outstanding displays in the Championship.
Hartley: We can stop Saracens
Captain Dylan Hartley is hoping it will be fourth time lucky for Northampton in Sunday's Aviva Premier semi-final at Saracens.
Easter to cover for Robshaw
Nick Easter will lead Harlequins into the Premiership play-offs after captain Chris Robshaw was ruled out of the Leicester game.
O'Shea: Harlequins are peaking
Harlequins coach Conor O'Shea believes his team are peaking at the right time ahead of Saturday's Aviva Premiership semi-final at Leicester.
Sanderson: No love lost
Forwards coach Alex Sanderson admits there is no love lost between Saracens and Sunday's opponents Northampton.
Townsend aware of task ahead
Glasgow coach Gregor Townsend knows the size of the task if they're to keep their RaboDirect Pro12 play-off dreams alive.
Howarth agrees Wasps departure
Wasps have confirmed the departure of former Wales full-back Shane Howarth from their coaching team.



