Rugby News

Bristol maintained their 100 per cent record as hooker Harry Thacker touched down late on to hand them an 18-16 victory at Stade Francais.

New Zealand bounced back from last week's Dubai final loss to South Africa by beating the same opposition 7-5 in the Cape Town Cup Final.

It was double delight for New Zealand in the Cape Town Sevens as the men's and women's teams sealed victories in their respective competitions.

Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie urged his side to take their Champions Cup frustrations out on Edinburgh in the PRO14 next week.

Disciplinary chiefs have launched an investigation into the ugly scenes which marred defending champions Saracens' 15-6 Heineken Champions Cup victory over Munster on Saturday.

Bath's nightmare Champions Cup campaign continued as they were hammered 52-26 by Clermont Auvergne.

Exeter Chiefs made it four wins out of four in the Champions Cup this season, beating Sale Sharks 35-10 to extend their lead atop the pool.

Sam Simmonds and brother Joe combined for 21 points as Exeter beat Sale 35-10 to maintain their 100 per cent record in this season's Champions Cup.

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

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen admits there are areas to work on in their game despite a comfortable 50-21 win over Northampton Saints.