Rugby News

Kieran Read scored a late try as the Crusaders edged past the Sharks 19-14 in Natal.

Chris Robshaw has revealed England's Six Nations Grand Slam triumph will never eradicate the awful memories of their disastrous 2015 World Cup campaign.

Connacht edged out Leinster in a gripping PRO12 dogfight, winning 7-6 at the Sportsground to move four points clear at the top of the table.

Worcester all but ensured their Premiership survival with a 12-6 victory over London Irish in Sixways.

The Scarlets took another step towards the Guinness PRO12 play-offs by beating arch-rivals Ospreys 25-16 at the Liberty Stadium.

England heroes Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell both scored as Saracens reclaimed top spot in the Aviva Premiership with an emphatic 36-18 win over Exeter.

A Sunwolves lineout move went horribly wrong during their 30-27 loss to the Bulls in Singapore.

Frederic Michalak nailed a nerveless penalty with the last kick of the match to earn Toulon a thrilling 21-20 victory over Racing 92 in front of 40,000 fans in Lille.

The Brumbies got back to winning ways in Super Rugby with a comfortable 25-18 triumph over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Andy Goode says he will leave Newcastle with a smile on his face as the former England international fly-half prepares for a second stint in retirement.

The Bulls overcame the Sunwolves 30-27 in Singapore to claim their first Super Rugby away win in more than three years.

Charlie Ngatai bagged four tries as the Chiefs opened up in the second half to thump the Western Force 53-10 in their Super rugby clash in Hamilton on Saturday.

Batley drew level with Kingstone Press Championship leaders Leigh thanks to a 44-30 win over Dewsbury in the Heavy Woollen derby at the Tetley's Stadium, which witnessed 13 tries and three yellow cards.