Harlequins and former Scotland wing Tim Visser is to retire at the end of the current season.The 31-year-old ended his Test career a year ago and will now quit the professional game to "move on to new challenges outside of rugby".Netherlands-born Visser, known as the "The Flying Dutchman", scored 14 tries in 33 Tests after qualifying for Scotland through residency…

Danny Cipriani has the chance to win another award after being nominated for Premiership Player of the Season.The 31-year-old Gloucester fly-half has already won the Rugby Players Association's annual award.Sale scrum-half and World Player of the Year nominee Faf De Klerk and Saracens' European Player of the Year Alex Goode are also on the six-man shortlist. Exeter's Matt Kvesic, Northampton's…

DTH van der Merwe's surprise return for Glasgow Warriors' Pro14 semi-final against Ulster is "massive", says head coach Dave Rennie.The Canadian, who scored the winning try in this fixture four years ago, was expected to be out for the season after a shoulder operation in February.But Warriors' record try-scorer has recovered four weeks ahead of schedule and starts at Scotstoun.…

When Glasgow Warriors host Ulster in the Pro14 semi-final at Scotstoun on Friday night, poignancy as well as passion is guaranteed. Somebody is going to finish their night by saying goodbye. Depending on who loses, it's either going to be Stuart Hogg bidding farewell to Glasgow after nine years - next stop Exeter - or Rory Best and Darren Cave…