Rugby News

Leigh Centurions continued their perfect start in the Kingstone Press Championship with a 36-22 victory at third-place Sheffield Eagles.

Newport Gwent Dragons came from behind to record a stunning 25-22 bonus-point victory over Leinster at Rodney Parade.

Wigan ran in eight tries as they eased to a comprehensive 34-0 victory over the Catalans Dragons at the DW Stadium.

St Helens ended a three-match losing run with a bruising 11-8 victory over Huddersfield at the John Smith's Stadium.

Sale's hopes of qualification for next season's European Champions Cup were dealt a hammer blow as they fell to a 25-23 defeat at London Irish.

Tom Varndell helped himself to a hat-trick as Wasps registered a 40-13 victory over relegated London Welsh at the Kassam Stadium.

Exeter moved back into the Aviva Premiership's top four courtesy of a 21-10 victory over league leaders Northampton at Sandy Park.

Brian McDermott revealed Jamie Peacock "probably shouldn't have played" after the veteran prop inspired Leeds to a 28-18 win at Salford.

Brad Barritt said Saracens are taking inspiration from NBA champions San Antonio Spurs as they head towards a European Champions Cup semi-final.

St George Illawarra made it four National Rugby League (NRL) wins in a row when they powered to a 31-6 victory over Canterbury Bulldogs.