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Doncaster and Bristol prevailed in the second leg of their play-off semi finals to set up an extremely intriguing promotion decider writes Lewis Hughes.

Impressive away victories for both Bristol Rugby and Doncaster Knights on Sunday has put both in pole position to meet in the Championship play-off final, writes Lewis Hughes.

Championship title contenders Bristol, Yorkshire Carnegie and Doncaster have all met minimum standards criteria that would allow them to play in the Aviva Premiership next season.

Former Wales scrum-half Dwayne Peel has been forced to retire with immediate effect due to an ongoing shoulder injury.

Bristol captain Dwayne Peel's return to first team action has been deferred until March.

As is custom for anyone employed in a medical profession, they do an incredible job every single day of the year by working long hours and being dedicated to their jobs in order to help and aid others. Many are of course called upon regularly, but for Dr Greg Nicholls, he went beyond his call of duty last Saturday.

Cardiff Blues have announced the signing of Wales international back Matthew Morgan.

Wales international back Matthew Morgan is to leave Championship club Bristol at the end of this season.

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The Rugby Football Union has announced it has reached an agreement with Bristol to release former England captain Steve Borthwick from his coaching contract with the Championship club.

Championship club Bristol have announced the appointment of former England captain Steve Borthwick as forwards coach.

International rugby union has become a playground of the giants - but that will not stop Matthew Morgan from having fun.

Former Wales captain Ryan Jones has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

After two of the most pulsating rugby matches in recent history, the Worcester Warriors booked their place in the Aviva Premiership on Wednesday evening.

Worcester secured a quickfire Aviva Premiership return after a remarkable climax to the Championship final second leg at Sixways.

Warriors remain unchanged for Wednesday night's Greene King IPA Championship Final second leg against Bristol Rugby at Sixways (kick-off 7.45pm).

Worcester crept into pole position for a quickfire return to top-flight English rugby after they edged an absorbing and dramatic Greene King IPA Championship play-off final first leg at Ashton Gate.

Ahead of this weekends Semi-final fixtures Worcester have to beat a four year droubt for English sides against Leinster A, and 10th place in the Championship Doncaster take on 2nd Bristol.

Gavin Henson will join Bristol on a one-year contract this summer, leaving Bath after two seasons with the west country club.

Sale hooker Marc Jones will join Bristol for the start of next season, the Championship side have announced.