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Stuart Lancaster admits England have to curb their over eagerness to attack if they are to salvage an autumn-saving victory over 2015 World Cup group rivals Australia.

Stuart Lancaster admits England have to curb their over eagerness to attack if they are to salvage an autumn-saving victory over 2015 World Cup group rivals Australia.

Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill was far from happy despite seeing his team record a 26-5 victory over London Welsh.

Leicester overcame a spirited London Welsh side to record a 26-5 victory at the Kassam Stadium on Sunday.

Jimmy Gopperth missed a last-gasp drop goal as Leinster were held to a dramatic 24-24 draw in their Guinness PRO12 match against Treviso on Sunday.

Northampton boss Jim Mallinder was thrilled with his side's first half display as the Saints beat Saracens 31-24 to go back to the top of the Aviva Premiership.

Northampton stunned Saracens 31-24 at rain-soaked Allianz Park to go back to the top of the Aviva Premiership.

Ireland hooker Rory Best applauded Ireland's improved mentality and composure after cementing their spot as the No 3 side in the world by beating Australia 26-23.

Taulupe Faletau admitted it was ‘disappointing’ to lose out to New Zealand on Saturday when the reigning World Cup holders overturned a narrow deficit during the closing stages at the Millennium Stadium.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre admitted he is worried about his team's ability to play successive tough matches just 10 months out from the World Cup in England.

England’s George Ford was happy to take Samoa’s best shots but felt John Leota should not have been sin-binned for his tackle on the fly-half.

Leeds Rhinos have announced Alex Foster, Mason Tonks, Jordan Baldwinson and Thomas Minns will all spend the 2015 season on loan with Featherstone Rovers.

Richie McCaw was ‘pretty proud’ to cap his 100th Test as New Zealand skipper with a resounding victory over Wales in Cardiff.

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw has urged caution after his side rediscovered their try-scoring touch in their most prolific November home Test series for eight years.

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt had an operation to remove his appendix in the hours after Saturday's victory over Australia.

The jury is still out on George Ford and Owen Farrell's 10-12 partnership, according to former England captain Lewis Moody.

The jury is still out on George Ford and Owen Farrell's 10-12 partnership, according to former England captain Lewis Moody.

Argentina kicked four drop-goals and produced some stout defence to complete an 18-13 victory over France at the Stade de France in Paris.