Rugby News

Clermont Auvergne's Nick Abendanon believes his side made too many costly errors which allowed Stade Francais to kick their way to a 12-6 Top 14 final victory.

Leigh stayed top of the Championship with a 26-12 win over Batley despite Gareth Hock twice being sin-binned.

Warrington coach Tony Smith condemned the ugly scenes which led to four players being sent to the sin bin in the Wolves' 30-19 defeat at Huddersfield.

Brian Smith was unable to halt Wakefield's poor run in his first game in charge but saw positives from their 24-16 home defeat against Salford.

Hull KR coach Chris Chester praised his forwards for laying the platform for their 38-16 win over Widnes Vikings.

Hull KR kept their top-eight hopes alive with a much-needed 38-16 win over Widnes at the KC Lightstream Stadium.

Salford captain Harrison Hansen scored his first tries of the season to help his side to their first win since Easter Monday and deny Brian Smith a victory in his first game in charge of Wakefield.

Australia coach Michael Cheika confirmed he would not select overseas-based players in his initial Rugby Championship squad, which included former league and Aussie Rules star Karmichael Hunt.

The Chiefs have suffered a major blow as they prepare for next weekend's Super Rugby play-off qualifier at New Zealand rivals the Highlanders with the news that scrum-half Augustine Pulu has been ruled out for up to 10 w...