Rugby News

Worcester heaped pressure on relegation favourites London Irish with a 23-8 win at Sixways on Friday.

Connacht claimed a record victory over Ulster as they ran in six tries in a superb 44-16 Guinness PRO14 derby win at the Sportsground.

Chris Dean's last-gasp try settled matters as Edinburgh edged Glasgow 18-17 in the first game of this season's 1872 Cup, ending the Warriors' 10-game winning streak in the Guinness PRO14 this term.

Exeter maintained their grip at the Aviva Premiership summit with a 35-14 bonus-point victory as they sent Northampton crashing to their 11th defeat in 12 games in all competitions.

There were victories for Newcastle Falcons, Exeter Chiefs, Sale Sharks and Wasps in the four Premiership games taking place on Saturday. The post Newcastle, Exeter, Sale and Wasps victorious appeared first on Planet Rugb...

Australia international James O'Connor created one try and scored another as Sale Sharks made it three successive Aviva Premiership victories with a 32-9 triumph over Bath at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Wasps replaced Gloucester in second place in the Aviva Premiership with a bonus-point 49-24 victory at the Ricoh Arena.

Newcastle held off Harlequins to edge an 11-10 victory in their Aviva Premiership clash at a packed Kingston Park.

Benetton were winners in the early PRO14 game, seeing off rivals Zebre, while 14-man Edinburgh beat Glasgow Warriors 18-17 at Murrayfield. The post Maximum for Benetton, 14-man Edinburgh stun Glasgow appeared first on Pl...

Three games take place on Boxing Day with the big clash between the two giants of Irish rugby, Munster and Leinster, the highlight of the day. The post PRO14 Preview: Tuesday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Gary Gold will step down as Worcester director of rugby at the end of the month, with his assistant Alan Solomons replacing him.

Worcester Warriors have announced that Alan Solomons has signed a contract to become the Premiership club's permanent director of rugby. The post Solomans appointed Worcester boss appeared first on Planet Rugby.

There have been some fantastic tries in 2017 and we've been picked out five of the best.