Rugby News

Widnes boss Denis Betts and Warrington coach Tony Smith both claimed it was "health and safety gone mad" after the Cheshire derby was held up by a flare thrown from the crowd.

Gloucester beat Connacht 14-7 to make it through to the the European Challenge Cup semi-finals on Friday.

Former Huddersfield centre Josh Griffin scored a try and kicked three goals as improving Salford secured back-to-back Super League wins with an 18-12 triumph at the John Smith's Stadium.

Brian McDermott credited a strong defensive performance as the key factor in his Leeds Rhinos side's 26-12 win over Castleford.

Wigan Warriors gained some revenge for their Grand Final defeat with a brutal 12-4 win over St Helens on Good Friday.

London Irish bring in record try-scorer Topsy Ojo in their only change for the European Challenge Cup quarter-final with Edinburgh.

Champions Toulon take on Wasps in the last eight of the European Champions Cup at Stade Félix Mayol on Easter Sunday, live on Sky Sports 2 HD.

Saracens travel to Racing Metro for their Champions Cup quarter-final tie on Easter Sunday full of confidence on the back of five straight wins.

Leeds claimed a 26-12 derby victory over Castleford in front of a sell-out crowd at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle.

Dale McIntosh has named an unchanged side as the Dragons host Cardiff Blues in the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals on Easter Saturday.

Bath centre Jonathan Joseph has lifted the lid on the player-led culture at the club ahead of Saturday's daunting trip to Leinster.

Aviva Premiership leaders Northampton travel to the Stade Marcel Michelin to take on Clermont in the Champions Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 2 HD.

Leinster make nine changes to the team that drew 34-34 with Glasgow Warriors last time out as they welcome Bath to the Aviva Stadium for the Champions Cup quarter-final.

Dean Ryan is backing a delicate approach to reintroducing Northampton and Wales wing George North to action.

Lee Radford told his Hull players their performance against Hull KR was "not good enough" and repeated the message countless times as he poured over a 20-6 derby loss.