Rugby News

New Zealand took 28 minutes to break down Argentina's defence then ran in five tries within 15 minutes either side of half-time to set up a 36-17 win over the Pumas in Buenos Aires.

Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards was critical of young referee Tom Foley after the Falcons went down to an 11-9 defeat to Worcester at Sixways.

Jamie Peacock offered to resign as Hull KR's head of rugby after the club were relegated from Super League but it was rejected by chairman Neil Hudgell.

Bradford ended the season with silverware after a 27-16 victory over Sheffield to secure the Championship Shield at Odsal.

Worcester secured their first win of the Aviva Premiership season as Newcastle were beaten 11-9 in an error-strewn game.

Wasps served up a seven-try show as they brushed aside Harlequins 47-18 at the Ricoh Arena to make it five wins from five in the Aviva Premiership.

The Cronulla Sharks held off a furious finish from Melbourne Storm to end their 49-year title hunt with a gripping 14-12 win in the NRL Grand Final in Sydney.

Salford owner Marwan Koukash is set to stay with the club following their great escape but warned there will be cost-cutting.

Hull KR chairman Neil Hudgell has issued a rallying cry in the wake of his club's relegation from Super League.