Rugby News

Conor Murray says the Lions still face a "massive challenge" if they are to win their series against New Zealand, but believes the world champions will be hurting from Saturday's defeat.

The Lions smashed the Sunwolves 94-7 in a 14-try blitz on Saturday, the biggest winning margin since Super Rugby went to 18 teams.

Cheetahs lost 40-34 to fellow South African side Stormers on Saturday after a seesaw struggle, in what could be their last home Super Rugby match.

Julien Bosquet scored a last-minute try as Catalans Dragons came from behind to beat Super League's bottom side Leigh Centurions 40-36.

Maro Itoje says the British & Irish Lions cannot afford to keep conceding penalties at the rate they have in the New Zealand tour to date.

British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland admits some of the personal criticism of him has been "tough to take".

The British and Irish Lions claimed a superb Test series-levelling victory over world champions New Zealand at Westpac Stadium on Saturday.

The British and Irish Lions gave themselves a chance of a rare series win in New Zealand with a 24-21 win over the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.

Former All Black Jeff Wilson said New Zealand could have no complaints with Sonny Bill Williams' "reckless" red card against the British and Irish Lions and praised the tourists for capitalising on his dismissal.

Warren Gatland said he was a "happy clown" after his British & Irish Lions levelled the series with a 24-21 win over New Zealand in Wellington.

Lions skipper Sam Warburton was not getting carried away after helping his side level the series with a thrilling win in Wellington.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has indicated Sonny Bill Williams' sending off was the turning point in their shock 24-21 loss to the British and Lions.

Owen Farrell kicked a pressure penalty three minutes from time to give the British and Irish Lions a dramatic 24-21 victory over 14-man New Zealand in Wellington.

Fears over Sir Ian McGeechan have been allayed after the Sky Sports pundit collapsed at Wellington's Westpac Stadium ahead of the Lions second Test.

A Southern Kings team facing the Super Rugby axe next week won 31-30 as the Jaguares' horror run continued.