Rugby News

England Women produced a stunning comeback to recover from a 13-point half-time deficit and beat defending Six Nations champions France 26-13 on Saturday evening.

Promoted Rochdale made a spectacular start to their Kingstone Press Championship campaign with a 46-0 rout of Dewsbury.

George Kruis' place on the Lions tour is in doubt after it was confirmed the England lock will have surgery on a knee ligament injury.

South Africa rugby great Joost van der Westhuizen's condition is improving after he was admitted to hospital on Saturday.

Saracens joined Leicester in the semi-finals of the Anglo-Welsh Cup after defeating the Tigers 29-20 in a tightly-fought encounter at Allianz Park.

Bradford coach Geoff Toovey saw the size of the task awaiting him after the new Bulls went down 54-24 to Hull KR in their opening match of the 2017 Kingstone Press Championship.

Wales overturned a half-time deficit to defeat Italy 33-7 in Rome but they fell narrowly short of a bonus-point victory.

Scotland second row Jonny Gray says that the pain of previous defeats in the Six Nations drove them on to their 27-22 victory over Ireland.

Sean O'Brien believes Ireland's frustration will ensure they start better against Italy next weekend after losing 27-22 to Scotland in their Six Nations opener on Saturday.

South Africa claimed revenge on England to win the Sydney Sevens and continue their dominance of the IRB World Series.

All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu tested positive for a banned substance last year, New Zealand Rugby has admitted.