Rugby News

Tony Smith says St George Illawarra winger Eto Nabuli would have been sent off for a swinging arm had the offence occurred in Super League.

Sean Cronin's last-gasp try sealed a flattering 29-8 bonus-point victory for Leinster over bottom side Zebre at the RDS.

St George Illawarra drew first blood in the new World Club Series by grinding out an 18-12 win over Warrington in front of a 13,080 crowd at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Friday.

Stade Francais fly-half Jules Plisson has been called into the France squad for their Six Nations clash with Wales on Saturday.

Bordeaux-Bègles produced a stunning comeback as they overcame an 11-point deficit to beat Toulon 28-23 at the Stade Chaban Delmas.

Glasgow Warriors stay top of the PRO12 table after holding on to secure a hard-fought 19-16 win over the Ospreys at the Scotstoun Stadium.

Bath’s poor run against Northampton continued with a 21-13 loss at the Rec on Saturday.

Henry Slade contributed 27 points as Exeter beat Harlequins 32-21 in their Premiership encounter at the Stoop.

Gloucester ran in six tries in a comfortable 48-10 bonus point victory over Aviva Premiership bottom side London Welsh at their Kingsholm ground on Saturday.

An 80th-minute try from replacement JJ Hanrahan helped Munster salvage a thrilling 25-25 draw in a see-sawing Guinness PRO12 clash at Parc y Scarlets.

Boris Stankovich returns to the Dragons front row for their PRO12 match against Connacht at Rodney Parade in Bridgend on Sunday.

St Helens coach Keiron Cunningham has warned his side they will have to stop South Sydney star Greg Inglis if they are to win Sunday's World Club Challenge.

Wasps came from behind to grab a thrilling 23-23 draw with Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park in the Aviva Premiership.