Rugby News

Saracens' Owen Farrell has said his team wants to remain at the top of English and European club rugby following a win in both the domestic and European titles this season.

Will Greenwood said England and Wales both benefited from a tough game ahead of their respective summer tours.

Dan Lydiate looks certain to miss Wales' tour of New Zealand after being injured during the 27-13 defeat against England on Sunday.

Widnes staged an impressive fightback to end their run of eight Super League defeats with a 24-20 win over Huddersfield.

England scored 17 unanswered second-half points to beat Wales 27-13 at Twickenham on Sunday.

Connacht coach Pat Lam has challenged his side to make their Guinness PRO12 triumph the start of a golden era in Galway.

Powerful winger Sefanaia Naivalu scored two tries to get the Melbourne Rebels home 27-22 in a closely-fought Australian Super Rugby derby with Western Force.

Japan star Ayumu Goromaru is reported to be close to signing a one-year deal with French giants Toulon.

Australia flanker David Pocock has signed a three-year contract with Japan's Panasonic Wild Knights, allowing him to return to the ACT Brumbies after a sabbatical in 2017.