Rugby News

Brad Singleton and Ashton Sims were sent to the sin bin for trading punches during Warrington's win over Leeds.

The Brumbies piled on 10 tries in a 66-5 bonus-point rout of Japan's Super Rugby newcomers the Sunwolves to take over at the top of the Australian conference on Saturday.

Leaders Leigh extended their unbeaten run to 14 matches with a thrilling 24-20 victory over Bradford in the final match on the opening day of the Summer Bash.

The Lions won their Super Rugby clash at the Loftus Versfeld stadium fortress of neighbours Bulls with a stunning, seven-try 56-20 triumph.

Catalans Dragons ran out comfortable 34-16 winners over Hull KR in their Super League contest in Perpignan.

Mark McCall reflected on Saracens' finals misery of two years ago as they successfully defended their Aviva Premiership crown with a 28-20 victory over Exeter at Twickenham.

Hull re-established a two-point lead at the top of Super League, but needed a first try of the season from substitute Danny Washbrook three minutes from the end to clinch a thrilling 32-24 victory over St Helens.

Connacht claimed their first ever Guinness PRO12 title after a 20-10 victory over Leinster in the Murrayfield final.

South Africa head coach Allister Coetzee has named his 31-man squad for the upcoming home Test series against Ireland this June.

England captain Dylan Hartley has spoken of his pride at seeing Northampton team-mate Teimana Harrison named in England’s starting line-up against Wales on Sunday.

Wales boss Warren Gatland insists there is no danger of his players looking past Sunday's Twickenham Test match against Six Nations champions England.

Eddie Jones is ready to unleash a "streetfighter" and one of his bowling balls when England face Wales on Sunday, while a third forward of rich promise has been ordered to bloody himself for the cause.

Fly-half Richie Mo'unga kicked two late penalties as the Canterbury Crusaders wore down a stubborn Auckland Blues side to move to the top of the Super Rugby standings with a 26-21 victory on Saturday.