Rugby News

League leaders Toulouse made certain of their place in the Top 14 final with a 20-6 victory over La Rochelle in the first semi-final on Saturday evening.

Sam Powell kicked a huge, late drop-goal to deny Tony Smith a win in his first match since replacing Tim Sheens as Hull KR boss and seal a 19-18 win for Wigan Warriors.

The top-two teams will go head-to-head in the French domestic final after Clermont Auvergne deservedly overcame Lyon 33-13 in Bordeaux.

Former Wallaby Rod Kafer has criticised sacked full-back Israel Folau after the feud between him and Rugby Australia took another ugly turn.

Morgan Smith's golden-point drop-goal saw London Broncos claim a shock 23-22 comeback victory over Super League leaders St Helens in a pulsating game in the capital.

Greig Laidlaw kicked 16 points as Clermont overcame Lyon 33-13 to complete the line-up for this year’s Top 14 final.

It is time for Planet Rugby's Sunday Social, your quirky recap of the serious and not so serious talking points from the weekend's action.

Check out the highlights from Day Two of the World Rugby U20 Championship, starting with Australia's impressive win over Ireland.

Australia are the first to book their place in the 2019 World Rugby U20 Championship semi-finals after beating Ireland 45-17 in Santa Fe.