Rugby News

Northampton forwards coach Dorian West was full of praise for his pack and in particular new signing Kieran Brookes as they beat Gloucester 15-3.

An impressively dominant scrum saw Northampton register their first Aviva Premiership win of the season at Franklin's Gardens as they defeated Gloucester 15-3 on Friday evening.

Guinness PRO12 leaders Connacht claimed their first competitive win at Thomond Park since 1986 as Bundee Aki's acrobatic late try sealed an 18-12 success against Munster.

Bundee Aki scored a superb late try to give Connacht an 18-12 win over Munster - their first victory over their Irish rivals at Thomond Park since 1986.

Wasps maintained their scintillating recent form with a 33-15 victory over London Irish in the second clash of the Twickenham double-header in London.

Harlequins boss Conor O'Shea lavished praise on under-pressure England captain Chris Robshaw after his team suffered a 26-25 Aviva Premiership defeat to Exeter at Sandy Park.

Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond was frustrated by his team's display as they failed to capitalise on a 15-8 lead in the second half and were held by Newcastle Falcons.

Gareth Steenson led Exeter to a 26-25 victory over Harlequins at a wet Sandy Park in the Aviva Premiership.

Danny Cipriani missed a last-minute penalty as Sale Sharks had to settle for a 15-15 draw against Newcastle Falcons.

Saracens scored six tries in a 48-18 thrashing of Worcester in the first of two Twickenham fixtures on Saturday.

Ospreys edged Cardiff Blues 13-6 in a one-try affair at the Liberty Stadium in the Guinness PRO12.

Australia's National Rugby League insists there will not be an issue with Sam Burgess making his return for the South Sydney Rabbitohs next year.

Thousands of people gathered in Auckland on Saturday for a Pacific island farewell for New Zealand legend Jonah Lomu.

Edinburgh were convincing winners as they beat Newport Gwent Dragons 32-13 in their PRO12 clash on Friday.