Rugby News

Argentina spoilt the debut of Italy coach Conor O'Shea with a 30-24 Test triumph in Santa Fe on Saturday.

Catalans Dragons moved to second in the Super League standings with a 33-16 win over St Helens in Perpignan.

Ireland pulled off one of the greatest wins in their history by beating South Africa 26-20 despite playing 57 minutes with 14 men.

England head coach Eddie Jones was thrilled with the "grit" his side showed as they began their three-Test series against Australia with an enthralling 39-28 victory in Brisbane.

England gave themselves a great chance of an historic series victory over Australia after recovering from an ominous start to defeat the Wallabies 39-28 at Suncorp Stadium.

Winger George North could miss the rest of Wales' tour of New Zealand after suffering a hamstring injury in the first Test.

Captain Sam Warburton says Wales are "tired of losing" to the southern hemisphere giants after their 39-21 defeat against New Zealand.

New Zealand held off a magnificent Wales effort to win a pulsating first Test in Auckland 39-21.

Scrum-half Lloyd Williams and prop Paul James will return home from the Wales tour of New Zealand without playing a game after the first Test in Auckland on Saturday.