Rugby News

Former Sky Sports commentator Mike Stephenson described it as a "huge shock" after he was given an MBE for his services to rugby league and broadcasting in the New Year Honours List.

Wasps ended 2016 at the top of the Premiership table after they recovered from a poor start to beat Newcastle 34-30 at Kingston Park on Friday night.

Rhys Marshall's 56th-minute try guided Guinness PRO12 leaders Munster to a 16-9 win over injury-ravaged Connacht in tough conditions at the Sportsground.

Two tries from James Short in the last nine minutes gave Exeter Chiefs a 17-11 win over play-off rivals Bath on Saturday.

Rory Clegg's late try helped Glasgow Warriors keep their Guinness PRO12 play-off charge on track with a nervy 35-28 victory over Benetton Treviso in Italy.

Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi has been named in a 33-man England squad who will attend a two-day training camp in Brighton ahead of the 2017 RBS Six Nations.

Duncan Weir excelled with the boot as Edinburgh snapped a three-game losing streak in the Guinness PRO12 by triumphing 24-19 at Zebre.