Rugby News

Wigan coach Shaun Wane was delighted his players got the message in time to secure a fourth successive Grand Final appearance.

Eddie Jones says he will consider Chris Ashton for an England recall once the Saracens wing has served a 13-week suspension.

Cardiff Blues lost their unbeaten record in the Guinness PRO12 as Leinster came from 10 points behind to win 16-13 at the Arms Park.

Ulster left it late to beat Ospreys as Paddy Jackson's 79th-minute penalty secured the hosts a 9-7 victory in Belfast.

The Rugby Football League is to investigate crowd trouble that marred the end of the Million Pound Game.

Munster made it four wins out of five with a 49-5 PRO12 win over Zebre at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Hull KR interim head coach James Webster admits he is facing an uncertain future but he is sure Super League will be weaker for the absence of his club.

Gareth O'Brien kicked a stunning long-range drop-goal to secure Salford's Super League status at the expense of Hull KR.

Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond criticised referee Craig Maxwell-Keys despite his team earning a 34-30 victory over Leicester.

South Africa scrapped to an 18-10 win over Australia in the Rugby Championship on Saturday to relieve a little of the pressure on beleaguered coach Allister Coetzee.

Stand-in kicker Will Addison scored 14 points as Sale Sharks secured their second Aviva Premiership victory with a 34-30 triumph over Leicester at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Hull KR's 10-year stay in Super League was brought to an end in dramatic fashion following a 19-18 golden-point defeat to Salford in the Million Pound Game at the Lightstream Stadium.