Rugby News

Danny Cipriani fired a reminder to England of his match-winning qualities as he kicked Sale to a third Aviva Premiership win of the season at the expense of his former club Wasps.

Phil Burleigh's 74th-minute try snatched a 14-11 win for Edinburgh over Glasgow Warriors to retain the 1872 Cup.

James Hook kicked 17 points as Gloucester staged a second-half recovery to beat London Irish 27-14 in front of a capacity crowd at Kingsholm.

Craig Willis booted two late penalties to secure Newcastle's first Aviva Premiership victory of the season as they beat Bath 19-14 at Kingston Park.

Saracens forwards were too strong for Leicester as they secured a convincing 26-6 win at Allianz Park - scoring no less than three penalty tries in the process.

Harlequins coach Conor O'Shea says his captain Danny Care should be England's starting scrum-half in the Six Nations.