Rugby News

Todd Blackadder dismissed criticism of George Ford after the England international missed four kicks at goal at Kingston Park.

Peter Murchie's double helped Glasgow rack up their fifth straight win as they beat Cardiff Blues 29-15 at Scotstoun.

Ronan O'Gara paid tribute to Munster in an emotional post-match interview after his former side beat Racing 92 in the Champions Cup.

Munster went top of Pool 1 in the Champions Cup following a 32-7 thrashing of Racing 92 in Paris.

Richard Barrington's red card for a high tackle left Geoff Parling with a potentially career-threatening concussion as 14-man Saracens forced a 13-13 Aviva Premiership draw with Exeter.

Injury-ravaged Harlequins overcame major disruption to maintain their unbeaten Aviva Premiership home record with a 29-26 win over Sale at the Stoop.

Gloucester cruised to a 55-19 bonus-point victory over relegation-threatened Worcester at Kingsholm as they stayed in contention for an Aviva Premiership top-six finish.

The Ospreys went three points clear at the top of the Guinness PRO12 with a 29-7 bonus-point victory over injury-hit Connacht at the Liberty Stadium.

Referee John Lacey joined Sky Sports ahead of the Ospreys' PRO12 clash with Connacht to explain the changes to rules regarding high tackles.