Rugby News

London Irish lifted themselves off the bottom of the Aviva Premiership with a 20-13 victory over fellow strugglers Worcester on Sunday.

Widnes coach Denis Betts was relieved to make a winning start after the Vikings saw off last year's Super League wooden spoon side Wakefield 24-16 at Belle Vue.

Debutant and man of the match CJ Stander insists Ireland can still chase an unprecedented third-consecutive RBS 6 Nations title after drawing 16-16 with Wales in Dublin.

Josh Mantellato converted his own try with the last kick of the game from the touchline as Hull KR snatched a 16-16 draw against Castleford in the opening round of Super League XXI.

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Wales and Ireland opened their Six Nations campaigns with a tense 16-16 draw at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

Saracens edged out the Exeter Chiefs 14-11 in terrible conditions at Sandy Park to retain top spot in the Premiership.

Wales full-back Gareth Anscombe has been ruled out of Sunday's Six Nations opener against Ireland due to a tight hamstring.

Teenager Rieko Ioane scored a dramatic last-gasp try to give New Zealand a 27-24 win over Australia in a thrilling final on Sunday and dash hopes of a home triumph in the inaugural Sydney Sevens.