Rugby News

Tonga's Tane Takulua capped a superb all-round display by slotting over a last-minute penalty to seal a 19-17 win over Italy in a see-saw Test in Padua.

The England camp react to their 27-14 victory over Argentina which extended their winning run to 13 games.

Newcastle snatched a 22-16 victory over Northampton thanks to a late 80-metre interception try from Niki Goneva at Franklin's Gardens.

England concluded their autumn series with a resounding 39-6 victory over Canada at Twickenham.

Wales posted only a third victory over South Africa in 110 years, as they ended their autumn Test series with a 27-13 triumph at the Principality Stadium.

Munster went two points clear at the top of the Guinness PRO12 after hammering bottom-of-the table Treviso 46-3 at Thomond Park.

Ospreys ran in four tries to earn a 22-5 bonus-point success at 14-man Glasgow on Friday night and move closer to the top of the Guinness PRO12 table.

Rory Best, Josh van der Flier and Michael Cheika react to Ireland's victory over Australia at the Aviva Stadium.

The Scarlets made it six league wins in a row thanks to a bonus-point triumph over leaders Leinster in an entertaining Guinness PRO12 encounter in Llanelli.

Exeter scored eight tries to extend their impressive winning streak to three matches with a crushing 57-22 victory over Worcester at Sandy Park.

Scotland ran in six tries as they rounded off their autumn series with a crushing 43-16 win over Georgia at Rugby Park.

Ireland defensive coach Andy Farrell has backed national skipper Rory Best for a Lions leadership role, arguing that he must be in the frame for the captaincy.

Injury-ravaged Ireland became the first European team since 2003 to complete calendar-year victories over the southern hemisphere's big three by fending off Australia 27-24 in Dublin.