Rugby News

England captain Dylan Hartley's disciplinary problems returned as he was sent off in Northampton Saints' defeat to Leinster on Friday night.

Keelan Giles added another pair of tries to his collection as Ospreys coasted to a 59-7 European Challenge Cup win over Grenoble to maintain a perfect record in Pool 2.

Saracens claimed their 12th European win in a row with a convincing 50-3 demolition of Sale at Allianz Park on Saturday.

Cardiff Blues stamped their authority on Challenge Cup Pool Four after a 28-3 win over closest rivals Bath.

Toulouse leave Italy with a bonus-point win after their match with Zebre was abandoned after 63 minutes due to fog.

Munster handed Leicester Tigers their heaviest ever Champions Cup defeat with a fantastic four-try performance in a 38-0 win at Thomond Park.

Glasgow Warriors banished the demons of last season to overcome Racing 92 23-14 in Paris.

Will Greenwood and Stephen Ferris discuss whether Dylan Hartley has damaged his chances of captaining the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand.

Ulster edged Clermont 39-32 in a nine-try thriller in Belfast on Saturday to keep their European Champions Cup hopes alive.