Rugby News

Cory Allen scored the game's only try as Cardiff Blues made amends for their Boxing Day defeat to Newport Gwent Dragons with an 11-9 triumph at Rodney Parade.

Connacht claimed their first win over Munster since 2008 as they fought back from 13 points down to clinch a 24-16 victory in Galway.

Take a look at some of the biggest and toughest rugby hits from the past month.

Northampton have made one change to the starting line-up that began last Saturday's win over Harlequins at Twickenham for Friday's visit of Newcastle Falcons (7.45pm ko).