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A late penalty try earned Newcastle a dramatic 13-12 triumph over Sale at the AJ Bell Stadium as the Falcons made it two successive Aviva Premiership victories.

Castleford extended their huge lead at the top of Super League with a comfortable 38-24 victory over second-placed rivals Leeds Rhinos at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle.

Scarlets recorded their second win of the Guinness PRO14 season with a 41-10 bonus-point demolition of Zebre in Parma.

Demetri Catrakilis was forced off the field when a tackle to the throat left him unable to breathe in Harlequins' win over Gloucester. The post Catrakilis hospitalised after dangerous tackle appeared first on Planet Rugb...

Harlequins fly-half Demetri Catrakilis was taken to hospital after he stopped breathing for several seconds during his side's Premiership victory over Gloucester.

Glasgow boss Dave Rennie was pleased with his side's 31-10 win over the Ospreys, but believes there is more to come from his squad. The post Rennie wants improvement from Warriors appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Northampton atoned for their chastening opening-weekend rout by Saracens by shifting the spotlight on to Leicester's poor start to the season in a comprehensive 24-11 victory.

Catalans Dragons kept alive their hopes of an automatic place in Super League next season with a 26-12 victory over Featherstone.

Warrington secured their place in next season's Super League after clinching a hard-fought 32-30 Super 8s Qualifiers victory over Leigh at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Champions Exeter got back to winning ways in the Aviva Premiership with a convincing 37-7 defeat of London Irish at Sandy Park.

Glasgow made it two wins from two with a 31-10 success against Ospreys as new coach Dave Rennie enjoyed a positive first home match at the helm.

England full-back Mike Brown broke the appearance record for Harlequins as his side stormed to a first Aviva Premiership victory of the season by outclassing Gloucester.

Hull KR are back in Super League following a day of high drama in the Super 8s Qualifiers.

Glasgow delivered a fine effort as they claimed a 31-10 win over the Ospreys while Munster, Ulster, Connacht and Scarlets also prevailed. The post Glasgow, Connacht, Munster, Scarlets cruise, Ulster edge win appeared fir...

Semesa Rokoduguni scored two late tries as Bath resisted a second-half fightback from Saracens to win 31-21 at the Rec on Saturday.

Two late tries from Semesa Rokoduguni secured a famous win for Bath over European Champions Saracens at the Rec on Saturday. The post Bath late show sinks Saracens appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Salford snapped their eight-match losing run in emphatic fashion at the AJ Bell Stadium against Huddersfield - the last team they beat more than two months ago.

Western Province were in a rampant mood as they destroyed the Cheetahs 57-14 in their Currie Cup clash at Newlands on Saturday. The post Nine-try WP destroy Free State Cheetahs appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Gabriel Lacroix led the way with a hat-trick of tries as La Rochelle beat Clermont 51-20 at Stade Marcel-Deflandre on Saturday. The post La Rochelle put Clermont to the sword appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper rued missed opportunities after his side's draw with the Springboks at nib Stadium in Perth on Saturday. The post Hooper rues missed opportunities appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Vaea Fifita celebrated his first start for the All Blacks with a highly influential try-scoring performance.

Watch the highlights from Australia and South Africa's 23-23 draw. The post VIDEO: Australia v South Africa highlights appeared first on Planet Rugby.