

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has confirmed he has ended his association with French club Racing 92 to rejoin the Sharks in Durban, ending months of speculation over his future at club level.
England fly-half Owen Farrell will play for a World XV against France on June 22 in Spain, it was announced on Friday.
South Africa's double World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi may not lead the side this year despite playing excellent rugby for French club Racing 92, coach Rassie Erasmus said on Tuesday.
Andy Farrell will be able to pick players based in France for the tour of Australia in 2025, the new British & Irish Lions head coach has said.
England's record points scorer Owen Farrell is in talks to sign with with Top 14 giants Racing 92, a source has told ESPN.
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will join Top 14 side Racing 92 after this year's Rugby World Cup in France, officials said on Tuesday.
Exeter Chiefs were crowned kings of Europe on Saturday after a 31-27 win over Racing 92 in a superb Champions Cup final in Bristol.
The victory sent Racing 92, who have never won the title, into their third final at the expense of the three-times champions Saracens.
One of the worst kept secrets in Australian rugby has been confirmed, with French club Racing 92 announcing the signing of Wallabies veteran Kurtley Beale on a two-year deal.
Racing 92 have slammed the "grotesque" decision to only fine Saracens for fielding an ineligible player in their Champions Cup match last month.
Racing 92 have sacked Fiji international Leone Nakarawa after the player returned to the club late following the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Former Springboks utility back Patrick Lambie has admitted that he played through what he suspected could be a serious concussion in his final few games with Racing 92 in France.
The ongoing uncertainty over Manu Tuilagi's future will not distract England from Saturday's Six Nations clash against Wales, but it has not saved him from jokes being made at his expense.
Former All Black Dan Carter will return to Racing 92 for the rest of the season as an injury replacement after being released by Japan's Kobelco Steelers.
No All Black has stood up to this challenge more than Dan Carter, who is about to take that approach with him to Japan and the final stage of his playing career with Kobe Steelers. Here, he speaks to ESPN ahead of his move.
Leinster and Saracens fans were smiling this weekend as domestic honours were secured, while Castres set up a mouthwatering Top 14 final in Paris next weekend.
Dan Carter and Pat Lambie have been ruled out of Racing 92's French Top 14 semifinal clash with Castres at this weekend.
Following eight months of intense competition four teams are left battling for silverware in the Aviva Premiership and PRO14, while Castres, Lyon, Toulon and Toulouse target a place in the Top 14 semifinals.
Rugby union displayed its best side in Bilbao over the weekend, as a 61-point thriller of a Challenge Cup final was followed by a tense, nerve-shredding Champions Cup showpiece.
Pat Lambie is almost certain to miss the Springboks' Tests against England after sustaining what is believed to be an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the European Rugby Champions Cup final.
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen admitted the final 20 minutes of his side's Champions Cup final victory were "torturous" as he praised his players' resilience.
Racing 92 fly-half Remi Tales missed a late drop-goal as Leinster clung on to claim a 15-12 victory in the Champions Cup final in Bilbao.
Racing 92 fly-half Dan Carter has been ruled out of the Champions Cup final with a hamstring injury.
Those who headed to northern Spain in search of sun this weekend look set for disappointment but those who have found a way to Bilbao should witness a fine Champions Cup final.
All eyes are on Bilbao this weekend as Leinster, Racing 92, the Cardiff Blues and Gloucester contest this season's European finals.
Pool 1 | ||||
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R | Team | GP | PD | P |
1 | Bordeaux Begles | 4 | +141 | 20 |
2 | Stade Toulousain | 4 | +163 | 19 |
3 | Leicester Tigers | 4 | -15 | 11 |
4 | Ulster | 4 | -61 | 5 |
5 | Sharks | 4 | -87 | 5 |
6 | Exeter Chiefs | 4 | -141 | 1 |
Pool 2 | ||||
R | Team | GP | PD | P |
1 | Leinster | 4 | +59 | 18 |
2 | La Rochelle | 4 | +23 | 11 |
3 | Benetton Treviso | 4 | -26 | 11 |
4 | Clermont Auvergne | 4 | +8 | 10 |
5 | Bath Rugby | 4 | -12 | 7 |
6 | Bristol Rugby | 4 | -52 | 7 |
Pool 3 | ||||
R | Team | GP | PD | P |
1 | Northampton Saints | 4 | +31 | 16 |
2 | Castres Olympique | 4 | +19 | 14 |
3 | Munster | 4 | +27 | 12 |
4 | Saracens | 4 | +20 | 11 |
5 | Bulls | 4 | -29 | 5 |
6 | Stade Francais Paris | 4 | -68 | 5 |
Pool 4 | ||||
R | Team | GP | PD | P |
1 | Toulon | 4 | -3 | 13 |
2 | Glasgow Warriors | 4 | +11 | 12 |
3 | Sale Sharks | 4 | -11 | 10 |
4 | Harlequins | 4 | +31 | 9 |
5 | Racing 92 | 4 | -12 | 9 |
6 | Stormers | 4 | -16 | 5 |