Rugby News

France almost proved New Zealand's bogey side once more as the All Blacks endured a fightback to secure a 24-19 win in Paris.

England No 8 Billy Vunipola has been ruled out for at least three months after undergoing knee surgery.

Angus O'Brien scored 17 points as Newport Gwent Dragons leapt over opponents Edinburgh in the Guinness PRO12 table with a 27-19 victory at Rodney Parade.

Wasps maintained their impressive form at the Ricoh Arena with a comfortable 34-24 win over Sale Sharks on Sunday.

Alex Lozowski's boot helped steer Aviva Premiership champions Saracens to a 12th consecutive home win in all competitions, but they were pushed hard by Gloucester before finishing 24-20 ahead.

England wing Elliot Daly will discover on Monday afternoon the length of the ban he must serve for being sent off against Argentina.

Eddie Jones has landed an early jibe at Australia by questioning their scrum ahead of next Saturday's Twickenham showdown.

Leeds chief executive Gary Hetherington has told James Segeyaro he will not be granted an early release from his contract - and says the club are now battling for the "integrity of the sport."

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen said the "old France" are back after Saturday's superb match in Paris

Tadhg Furlong has admitted feeling "embarrassed" by being tipped to win selection for next summer's British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand.

Rob Howley has demanded even more improvements by Wales if they are to trouble their biggest rivals in the Six Nations.

Michael Cheika has called Eddie Jones' bluff over questioning referee Jaco Peyper's officiating of the scrum ahead of England's clash with Australia.