Rugby News

The Scarlets ended a run of five defeats by claiming their first win of the season in a tightly-fought 17-8 defeat of Connacht in the Guinness PRO12.

Leigh have signed former Australia second rower Glenn Stewart following his departure from Catalans Dragons.

Former Australia national coach Tim Sheens said farewell to Salford after helping them reach the Million Pound Game.

Daryl Powell rubbished claims Denny Solomona will be leaving Castleford, after the winger scored a hat-trick in the Tigers' 40-26 win over Widnes.

Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi is set to miss England's autumn internationals due to a groin injury.

London Broncos ended the season on a high with a 46-6 victory over Featherstone in Ealing, but it was not enough to keep alive their promotion hopes.

Castleford winger Denny Solomona enjoyed another record-breaking afternoon as Castleford beat Widnes 40-26 to finish the season in fifth place.

Owen Williams kicked 17 points as Leicester ended Bath's 100 per cent record with a 34-14 victory and moved into fourth place in the Aviva Premiership.

Salford and Hull KR will battle it out in the Million Pound Game after the Red Devils beat Batley 42-14 on Sunday.