Rugby News

Stade Francais took over the leadership of the French Top 14 on Friday with a five-try 43-30 victory at Grenoble, who surrendered their unbeaten home record.

Danny Cipriani created one try and scored another as Sale ruined Exeter's hopes of climbing to the top of the Aviva Premiership with an 18-11 win on a wet and windy Friday evening.

George Ford kicked 24 points as Bath put themselves in second place in the Aviva Premiership, four points ahead of Exeter Chiefs in third, after a 39-16 victory away to rivals Gloucester on Saturday.

Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards was disappointed after his side failed to make the most of the opportunities they created during the 15-7 defeat at Harlequins.

Northampton look set to appeal against Dylan Hartley's sending-off after the Saints captain saw red again for elbowing Leicester centre Matt Smith in the face during their 23-19 Aviva Premiership victory at Franklin's Ga...

Leicester rugby director Richard Cockerill has defended the Aviva Premiership salary cap following a report that Saracens and Bath are being investigated for alleged breaches of it.

Harlequins returned to winning ways in the Aviva Premiership thanks to a hard-fought victory over Newcastle Falcons with the boot of fly-half Tim Swiel proving crucial.

​​Northampton edged out Leicester 23-19 at Franklin's Gardens as Saints captain Dylan Hartley was sent off for elbowing an opponent in the face, meaning he could now miss the start of England's Six Nations campaign.

Saracens ran in 11 tries as they demolished London Welsh 78-7 at Allianz Park in a result that took them up to fourth in the Aviva Premiership standings.

Toulon owner Mourad Boujellal has revealed that former Italy and Stade Francais fly-half Diego Dominguez will become head coach of the European and French champions when Bernard Laporte steps down after the 2015-16 seaso...

Exeter have confirmed Tom James will head back to former club Cardiff Blues at the end of the season.

Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond paid tribute to Danny Cipriani after the fly-half helped inspire a hard-fought 18-11 win over Exeter.

Zane Kirchner's opportunist 78th-minute try sealed a deserved 21-11 Guinness PRO12 victory for Leinster over Irish rivals Connacht on a cold, windy night at the RDS.

Josh Navidi helped Cardiff Blues draw first blood in the festive Welsh derby season after a 21-9 defeat of rivals Scarlets.