Rugby News

Leinster saw off Irish rivals Munster 24-7 in their Guinness PRO12 derby at Thomond Park on Sunday.

Bath have signed former Leicester and London Irish back Dan Bowden.

Harlequins and Gloucester entertained the 'Big Game 8' Twickenham crowd with a 39-39 10-try thriller.

A try in the dying minutes earned Zebre a 28-25 victory over Italian rivals Treviso in the Guinness PRO12 on Sunday.

Edinburgh sent Glasgow packing from the Scottish capital for the second season running as the Gunners took a step towards reclaiming the 1872 Cup with a 23-11 first-leg win.

An 80th-minute penalty from Rhys Patchell handed the Blues a 21-20 win over the Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday.

Saracens moved back into first place in the Aviva Premiership with a 26-16 win over Wasps at the Ricoh Arena.

Edinburgh flanker Roddy Grant has been forced to retire after failing to recover from a knee injury.

Ian Ritchie says he never thought about quitting as chief executive of the Rugby Football Union in the wake of England's dismal World Cup campaign.