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France international Mathieu Bastareaud is likely to face a lengthy ban after being sent off for striking Castres lock Christophe Samson on the ground in Toulon's victory on Sunday.

England wing Denny Solomona was among Sale's try scorers as they held off an excellent Worcester fightback to seal a 21-15 triumph at the AJ Bell Stadium.

London Broncos kept alive their promotion ambitions as they brushed aside Toulouse 34-8 in the Qualifiers on Sunday.

Craig Hall scored four first-half tries as Hull KR beat Halifax 38-24 for their third win from four games in the Qualifiers to take another step closer towards Super League safety.

Incoming Leeds coach David Furner can feel more confident of taking over a Super League side after the Rhinos gave their survival hopes a huge lift with a 16-6 win over seemingly-doomed Widnes.

Sale Sharks responded from last week's loss to Harlequins with a 21-15 Premiership win over Worcester Warriors at AJ Bell Stadium on Sunday. The post Sale edge Worcester for first win appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Pau held on to seal a 24-21 win over Grenoble in the first of two Top 14 games to be played on Sunday, with Toulon hosting Castres later on. The post Pau pick up win at Grenoble appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Leicester interim head coach Geordan Murphy hailed his side for their support after they beat Newcastle 49-33 at Welford Road on Saturday. The post ‘We weren’t the finished article’ – Geordan Murphy appeared firs...

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has given star centre Sonny Bill Williams his blessing to make a return to boxing after nearly four years out of the ring.

Sonny Bill Williams is in contention to make his return for the All Blacks against South Africa next week after missing three months with a shoulder injury.

Wasps have suffered an early-season blow after flank Brad Shields was ruled out for between three to eight weeks with a broken cheekbone. The post Brad Shields out for up to eight weeks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

New Zealand have confirmed that Brodie Retallick and Ngani Laumape have both been ruled out of next weekend's game against South Africa. The post All Black duo ruled out of Bok showdown appeared first on Planet Rugby.