Scotland stand-off Phil Godman welcomed the increased competition for the No. 10 shirt at Edinburgh as he committed to the club until 2010.

Richard Hill reflected on a "very special 15 years" as he ended his illustrious rugby career after Saracens' last-gasp 25-20 Premiership victory over Bristol at Milton Keynes.

Former Ireland international Anthony Foley capped his last home appearance for Munster with a try but Glasgow Warriors failed to read the Musgrave Park script as they beat the European Cup finalists 21-18.

A weakened Scarlets side suffered their fourth consecutive Celtic League defeat in their final match of the season as they went down 29-12 at against Edinburgh at Stradey Park.

Wasps continued their blistering end-of-season form by booking a home Premiership play-off berth with an all-important bonus-point win by 45-28 against already-relegated Leeds.

Ireland's interim coach Michael Bradley has reminded his squad their summer tour could have an impact on their passage through the next World Cup.

Former Scotland captain David Sole hopes Chris Paterson is given a run at stand-off for Edinburgh next season - so he is able to fill the No 10 shirt for his country.

Cardiff Blues guaranteed runners-up spot in the Celtic League behind champions Leinster with a 26-17 bonus-point win at Ulster thanks to two tries from man of the match Maama Molitika.

Andrew Trimble has joined Gordon D'Arcy among the absentees for Ireland's summer tour to New Zealand and Australia.

England flanker Michael Lipman has urged Bath to "keep the ball rolling" as they close in on a possible domestic and European double.

Michael Bradley will lead Ireland to the southern hemisphere this summer as head coach.

Glasgow coach Sean Lineen believes the away victory over Ulster augurs well for the Warriors's prospects next season.