Glasgow Warriors missed out on a first European semi-final after Lyon fought back to claim Challenge Cup victory.Warriors led 20-13 at the break, Josh McKay and Cole Forbes crossing and Baptiste Couilloud getting the hosts' first try.A penalty try followed for Glasgow in the second half but Lyon responded with Romain Taofifenua and Davit Niniashvilli going over.Niniashvilli's second helped Lyon…

Four-time European champions Leinster withstood a second-half fightback to beat Leicester Tigers and book their place in the Champions Cup semi-finals.Leinster clinically blew the hosts away in the first half as Josh van der Flier and Robbie Henshaw both scored.Tigers hit back after the break and Chris Ashton crossed in the corner to give hope to the Welford Road faithful.Nic…

Exeter Chiefs, Harlequins and Bristol Bears secured the final three Premier 15s semi-final places with a round of the regular season still to play.It is the first time Exeter and Bristol have reached the play-offs.Exeter hammered Saracens, who had already locked in a semi-final place, 54-12.Wasps' defeat by Gloucester-Hartpury meant both Quins and the Bears also qualified, with the Londoners…

Defending champions Toulouse advanced to the Champions Cup semi-finals with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Munster.The tie had to be decided by place kicks after the sides finished level at 24-24 following 20 minutes of extra time.Ben Healy (twice) and Conor Murray missed as Toulouse's kickers held their nerve to win the shootout 4-2.They will meet either Leinster or…