Rugby News

Exeter swept aside Newcastle 48-13 to set up a semi-final showdown with Gloucester in the inaugural European Challenge Cup.

Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder said his side’s 37-5 Champions Cup loss to Clermont was one of the worst defeats of his career.

Nick Abendanon admitted he is disappointed to have won just two England caps in his career following a fantastic display in Clermont’s devastating win over Northampton.

Mike Ford insists his Bath side do not want a ‘sympathy vote’ after exiting the European Champions Cup to Leinster at the quarter-final stage.

Leinster had the boot of Ian Madigan to thank as they overcame Bath 18-15 to reach the semi-final of the European Champions Cup.

A second-half rally allowed Newport Gwent Dragons to get the better of Welsh rivals Cardiff Blues and reach the semi-finals of the European Challenge Cup with a 25-21 victory.

Fiji underlined their recent Sevens dominance on Saturday as the defending champions racked up a hat-trick of explosive victories in Tokyo.

Winger Dominic Manfredi has agreed a new four-year deal with Wigan Warriors.

The Crusaders made light work of the Sharks despite seeing three players sin binned in the first half of their 52-10 victory.

Connacht full-back Mils Muliaina has been arrested by police on suspicion of sexual assault.