Northampton Beat Cardiff To Claim Only English Cup Win
Northampton beat Cardiff at Franklin's Gardens with four tries to become the only English winners in the opening round of the Champions Cup.
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Toulouse Edge Exeter 43-40 After Slade Misses Late Draw
Toulouse beat Exeter 43-40 with 14 men in a frantic Champions Cup clash as Henry Slade missed a last-gasp penalty and Zack Wimbush scored a hat-trick.
Pau Power Past Leicester 41-17 as Attissogbe Shines in Cup
Théo Attissogbe inspired Pau to a commanding 41-17 Investec Champions Cup win over Leicester Tigers at Stade du Hameau with a bonus-point five-try display.
Harlequins Thrash Vannes 57-19 as Smith Stars in Cup Win
Marcus Smith hits 22 points with two tries as Harlequins thrash Vannes 57-19 in London to secure a bonus-point Challenge Cup victory despite Prem struggles.
Stormers Hit Seven Tries to Overpower Bristol in Cape Town
Stormers ran in seven tries, including doubles from Roche and Zas, to beat Bristol Bears 49-10 in their Champions Cup pool opener in Cape Town.
Bulls Crush Stade Francais 56-20 as Jooste Scores Hat-Trick
Cheswill Jooste scores a hat-trick as the Bulls beat Stade Francais 56-20 at Loftus Versfeld to open their Investec Champions Cup campaign in style.
Ospreys Hit Seven Tries to Secure Bonus-Point Win in Tbilisi
Ospreys scored seven tries to beat Black Lion 39-14 at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi and secure a bonus-point victory in the Challenge Cup.
Glasgow Warriors Secure Bonus-Point Win at Emotional Sale
Glasgow Warriors beat Sale Sharks 42-27 at CorpAcq Stadium to claim a bonus-point Investec Champions Cup win in an emotional tribute to Hyron Andrews.
Australia Hit Eight Tries to Condemn Scotland to Eighth Defeat
Australia ran in eight tries to beat Scotland 56-12 in Sydney, condemning the visitors to an eighth straight defeat in the WXV Global Series.
Munster Defend Pairc Ui Chaoimh for Foley 10-Year Tribute
Munster say switching their Investec Champions Cup opener with Racing 92 from Cork to Thomond Park for Anthony Foley tributes was not practicable.
Lions Confirm Death of Hyron Andrews Aged 31 in France
The Lions have confirmed lock Hyron Andrews, 31, died in La Rochelle while on tour; the squad will honour him by playing their Champions Cup opener as planned.
All Blacks Back Bomb Squad to Extend Bledisloe Run in Sydney
Damian McKenzie faces Declan Meredith at Accor Stadium as injury-hit All Blacks and Wallabies meet in Sydney with Bledisloe Cup already retained.
Wilson Explains All Blacks Injury Toll Under Rennie's Demands
Jeff Wilson says All Blacks' injury crisis is no surprise as Dave Rennie demands more physicality, with players throwing themselves into contact consistently.
Lawes and Genge Say England Must Rethink France Overseas Ban
England captains Courtney Lawes and Ellis Genge urge RFU to end overseas ban, pointing to Jack Willis and Top 14 growth as Premiership falls behind.
Apps Says Canada Expect Landmark Win Over England in Toronto
Olivia Apps says Canada expect a landmark victory over England in Toronto on Friday after their 26-26 Sandy Park draw, with home advantage fuelling belief.
McKenzie Keeps All Blacks 10 Shirt as Rennie Rings Changes
Damian McKenzie retains All Blacks fly-half duties for the second Bledisloe Cup clash as Dave Rennie recalls Holland and Bower and overhauls his bench.
Wallabies Hand Meredith No.10 Shirt as Fly-Half Crisis Deepens
Les Kiss hands Declan Meredith the Wallabies No.10 jersey for the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney as Ben Donaldson joins fly-half injury list.
Lions Women to Face France in Historic First Match in Cardiff
British and Irish Lions Women will play France at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on 27 August in their historic first fixture before the 2027 New Zealand tour.
Feyi-Waboso Doubt for Toulouse After Hamstring Scare
Exeter Chiefs expect Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to miss the Champions Cup opener against Toulouse with a hamstring issue, but scans have eased long-term fears.
Dragons Suffer Woodman Blow With Bicep Injury Until December
Dragons flanker Ryan Woodman needs bicep surgery on Friday and is out until late December, missing Wales' Nations Championship campaign.
Stockdale Marks 150th Ulster Cap With Two Tries in Munster Draw
Jacob Stockdale celebrated his 150th Ulster appearance with two tries against Munster in Belfast as daughters Phoebe and Bonnie joined him for an emotional milestone.
Saracens Sack Totoa Auvaa After St Albans Street Punch Probe
Saracens have sacked Senior Academy player Totoa Auvaa after an alleged street punch in St Albans, with Hertfordshire Police investigating the early-hours incident.
All Blacks Legends Warn World Rugby Over Hip-Drop Law Change
Former All Blacks trio warn World Rugby's hip-drop tackle ban from 1 November risks confusion after Leroy Carter suffered a high ankle sprain in Bledisloe clash.
Dupont Brace Keeps Toulouse Top as Vannes Stay Winless in Top 14
Antoine Dupont hits a brace as Toulouse fight back to beat Bayonne and stay top of the Top 14, while promoted Vannes remain winless after six rounds.
Tom Wright Says Wallabies Faced Music After All Blacks Thrashing
Tom Wright says Australia have faced the music after the 50-19 thrashing by the All Blacks and are chomping at the bit for Saturday's revenge clash at Accor Stadium.
Feyi-Waboso Faces Scan After Hamstring Blow in Exeter Win
England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will have a scan on a hamstring injury suffered in Exeter's 34-28 win over Newcastle at Sandy Park, Rob Baxter confirms.
Exeter Chiefs Fight Back to Beat Newcastle 34-28 at Sandy Park
Exeter Chiefs rallied from a half-time deficit to beat Newcastle Red Bulls 34-28 at Sandy Park and claim their first PREM Rugby win of the season.
Tom Curry Withdraws as Sale Sharks Reshuffle for Harlequins Clash
Sale Sharks have been forced into a late change for their PREM Rugby clash with Harlequins after England flanker Tom Curry withdrew through illness.
Leinster Mark Laya Arena Return With 29-5 Win Over Cardiff
Champions Leinster beat Cardiff 29-5 at the revamped Laya Arena to secure their first URC win of the 2026-27 season in front of 20,600 supporters.
Prendergast Stars as Leinster Beat Cardiff 29-5 to End URC Losing Run
Sam Prendergast starred as Leinster beat Cardiff 29-5 at the Laya Arena to end their two-game losing start and claim a bonus-point URC win.
Northampton Outgun Bath 71-48 in 119-Point Premiership Thriller
Ollie Sleightholme hit a hat-trick as Northampton Saints beat Bath 71-48 in an 18-try, 119-point thriller, the second-highest scoring game in Premiership history.
Bulls Ratings: Hanekom Brutal as Le Roux Stars in 57-15 Win
Cameron Hanekom and Willie le Roux earn 8/10 as Bulls thrash Lions 57-15 at Loftus Versfeld in United Rugby Championship ratings.
Glasgow Warriors Power Past Connacht to Stay Unbeaten in URC
Glasgow Warriors powered to a 36-19 bonus-point win over Connacht at Scotstoun, scoring four rolling-maul tries to maintain their unbeaten URC season start.
Leicester Tigers Battle Back to Beat Gloucester 38-31
Leicester Tigers come from behind to beat Gloucester 38-31 at Welford Road, retaining the Slater Cup as the visitors stay top despite a first defeat.
Shaun Edwards Joins Argentina as Defence Coach Until 2027
Shaun Edwards has joined Argentina as defence coach until the 2027 World Cup, ending speculation over an England role under Steve Borthwick.
Aoife Wafer Ruled Out of Ireland's South Africa WXV Tests
Aoife Wafer will miss Ireland's WXV Tests against South Africa in Cape Town on 24 and 31 October with a minor training injury as Ruth Campbell returns to Scott Bemand's squad.
Faletau Set for Cardiff Return After Six-Month Layoff
Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau is set to start for Cardiff at Leinster in Dublin on Saturday, his first appearance since a shoulder injury in March.
All Blacks v Wallabies: Bledisloe Cup Opener Live Details
New Zealand host Australia at Eden Park on 10 October for the Bledisloe Cup opener, live on Stan Sports, Sky Sport NZ and Sky Sports Main Event at 7.10am UK time.
New Zealand Rugby Take Legal Action to Protect Chiefs Brand
New Zealand Rugby have filed High Court proceedings against the ARLC to block use of 'Chiefs' for PNG's 2028 NRL expansion side, citing trademark rights.
NZ Rugby CEO Backs Rennie Despite Three Springboks Defeats
NZ Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster says Dave Rennie will not be judged on three Springboks defeats, insisting All Blacks are tracking well for the 2027 World Cup.
Stormers Recall Seven Springboks for Sharks Showdown in Black Kit
John Dobson names 11 Springboks in Stormers squad to face Sharks at DHL Stadium, with Haashim Pead set for debut in new Men in Black kit.
World Rugby Bans Hip Drop Tackle After Elrigh Louw Injury
World Rugby will outlaw hip drop and knee drop tackles from 1 November after injuries to Elrigh Louw and Max Jorgensen prompted player welfare review.
Exeter's Richard Capstick Set to Miss Much of Season
Exeter forward Richard Capstick faces a lengthy absence after his shoulder operation failed, with the 26-year-old set to miss much of the season.
Mignoni Quits Toulon as President Blasts Players' Behaviour
Pierre Mignoni has resigned as Toulon director of rugby after a 0-28 defeat at Montpellier left the club 13th in the Top 14, with Franck Azéma taking charge.
Danny Care Says Saracens Chiefs Have Let Players Down
Former England scrum-half Danny Care says Saracens' hierarchy have let players down as off-field distractions overshadowed their 21-17 home defeat by Sale.
Ardie Savea Says Blues Were Only Side to Offer Contract
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea says the Blues were the only New Zealand franchise to offer him a contract after Moana Pasifika's liquidation.
Gibson-Park Returns for Leinster as Deegan and Byrne Assessed
Jamison Gibson-Park is back in full training and available for Leinster's Cardiff clash as Max Deegan and Harry Byrne face further concussion assessment.
Barrett Warns All Blacks on Refs After Springboks 3-1 Defeat
Scott Barrett says Springboks' scrum and maul drove their 3-1 series win and warns All Blacks against blaming referees ahead of Bledisloe Cup at Eden Park.
Rennie Gives Savea Injury Update, Backs Barrett to Shine
Dave Rennie says Ardie Savea faces months out after shoulder surgery but sees a silver lining, while backing Beauden Barrett to still offer plenty for the All Blacks.
Sale Hold On to Beat Saracens 21-17 Despite Vermeulen Red Card
Sale Sharks held on for a 21-17 win at Saracens to claim their first Prem victory of the season despite Jacques Vermeulen's 20-minute red card.
Sharks Edge Leinster 26-20 as Springboks Stars Shine in Durban
Sharks beat Leinster 26-20 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park as Springboks stars inspire a bonus-point URC victory in Durban on Saturday.
Radwan Haunts Newcastle as Leicester Claim First Prem Win
Adam Radwan scored on his Kingston Park return as Leicester Tigers held off Newcastle Red Bulls 24-19 for their first Premiership win of the season.
Ireland Score Seven Tries in 43-19 Win Over Japan in Cork
Ireland scored seven tries in a 43-19 win over Japan at Virgin Media Park in Cork to seal back-to-back victories ahead of their WXV South Africa series.
Lions Overpower Ospreys With Six-Try Second-Half Surge at Ellis Park
Lions hit six tries to beat Ospreys 35-19 at Ellis Park, overturning a 12-10 half-time deficit to secure a bonus-point win in the United Rugby Championship.
Cardiff Claim Six-Try Bonus-Point Win Over Zebre at Arms Park
Cardiff made it two wins from two in the URC with a 40-27 six-try bonus-point victory over Zebre at the Arms Park as Tom Bowen scored twice.
Bath Gain Revenge on Exeter With 40-34 11-Try Victory
Bath avenged June's Prem semi-final loss by beating Exeter 40-34 in an 11-try thriller at home to make it two wins from two to start the season.
Hurricanes Sign All Blacks Bolter Tupou Ta'eiloa on Two-Year Deal
Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa joins Hurricanes on two-year deal after Moana Pasifika exit as Harlequins retain England U20 trio and Exeter Chiefs target Carwyn Tuipulotu.
Christian Wade Hits 97 Tries as Prem Opening Round Sets Record
Christian Wade scored twice in Newcastle's 59-26 loss at Northampton to reach 97 Prem tries, four behind Chris Ashton's record, as opening round hits 52 tries.
Dave Rennie Says All Blacks Better Than Springboks Results Show
Dave Rennie says All Blacks are better than Springboks results suggest and aims to rectify season in final six Tests starting with Bledisloe Cup.
Hong Kong China Dream Big Ahead of World Cup Debut vs Australia
Hong Kong China will make their Rugby World Cup debut against hosts Australia at Perth Stadium in 2027 after sealing qualification with Asia Rugby Championship glory.
Ardie Savea Signs for Blues as Hurricanes Land Bryn Hall
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has reportedly agreed a one-year Blues deal after Moana Pasifika's collapse, while six-time winner Bryn Hall rejoins Hurricanes.
Les Kiss Names 34-Man Wallabies Squad for Bledisloe Cup Tests
Les Kiss has named a 34-man Wallabies squad for the Bledisloe Cup, handing a shock call-up to Toby Macpherson after the 42-38 win over South Africa.
Adam Jones Extends Harlequins Stay as Scrum Coach in New Deal
Former Wales prop Adam Jones extends his Harlequins scrum coach deal as Quins also appoint Joe Gray as lead transition coach at The Stoop.
Tom Curry Extends Sale Sharks Stay Until 2028 in Long-Term Deal
England and Lions back-rower Tom Curry signs new Sale Sharks deal until at least 2028, committing his future to his boyhood club after 125 appearances.
Newcastle Delay Fineanganofo Move to Chase World Cup Dream
Newcastle Red Bulls delay Fehi Fineanganofo's arrival until after the 2027 Rugby World Cup, allowing the All Blacks wing to stay with Hurricanes.
Warrington vs Wakefield: Super League Grand Final Preview
Warrington Wolves face Wakefield Trinity at Old Trafford on Oct 3 in the Super League Grand Final, guaranteeing a sixth different champion.
Dewi Lake Leads Gloucester to Statement 45-24 Win at Exeter
New captain Dewi Lake scored twice as Gloucester stunned Exeter 45-24 at Sandy Park to end a 12-year drought with a dominant Prem opener.
Cattle Says Pirates Better Than Record 73-40 Loss at Coventry
Gavin Cattle says Cornish Pirates are better than their club-record 73-40 defeat at Coventry, where 11 tries and two second-half yellow cards proved decisive.
Saracens Edge Leicester 40-38 Despite Isiekwe Red Card
Rotimi Segun scored twice with 14 men as Saracens beat Leicester 40-38 at Welford Road despite Nick Isiekwe's red card to start Brendan Venter's second spell.