Rugby News

Exeter Chiefs moved to second in the Aviva Premiership standings after beating Wasps 24-3 at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Argentina's Jaguares notched their second win in Super Rugby and first at home with an 11-try romp for a 73-27 victory over South Africa's Kings at Velez Sarsfield.

Newly-promoted Lyon have completed the signing of France fly-half Frederic Michalak ahead of their return to Top 14.

Castleford prop Andy Lynch is facing a spell on the sidelines after joining his club's lengthy injury list during their 30-20 home defeat by St Helens.

St Helens twice came from behind to secure a 30-20 Super League win over Castleford at the Mend-a-Hose Jungle on Sunday.

London Irish have been relegated from the Aviva Premiership after losing 32-25 to Harlequins at the Madejski Stadium.

Saracens fought back from an 11-point deficit at half-time to record a 23-14 win over the Falcons at Allianz Park and guarantee top spot.

A round-up of the Championship semi-finals, as Bristol and Doncaster came away with first-leg wins on Sunday.

Hull FC will be without forwards Frank Pritchard and Sika Manu for next Sunday's Ladbrokes Challenge Cup sixth-round tie at St Helens after they were released for international duty.

Samu Kerevi's hopes of breaking into the Australia squad for the June internationals against England have suffered a blow after he broke his hand in the Reds' win over the Cheetahs on Saturday.