Rugby Union News
SA franchises threaten Super boycott
South Africa's five franchises have threatened to boycott the 2013 Super Rugby season if one of the current five teams is excluded.
Lomu needs second transplant
Former All Black Jonah Lomu has revealed he will need a second kidney transplant as his health continues to deteriorate.
Lancaster praises impact from bench
Coach Stuart Lancaster has hinted at likely changes to England's team ahead of their next Six Nations game against Wales.
Confusion reigns after Paris freeze out
It is still unclear when France will face Ireland in the 2012 Six Nations after Saturday's scheduled clash in Paris was postponed.
USA Sevens: Big guns into semi-finals
New Zealand, Fiji, South Africa and Samoa have all booked places in the Cup semi-finals on the second day at the USA Sevens.
Hodgson hails cool heads
England pivot Charlie Hodgson praised his side for not panicking as they came back from 15-6 down to earn a 19-15 win over Italy.
Italy lose Castrogiovanni
Martin Castrogiovanni will likely miss the rest of the Six Nations after breaking a rib in Italy's 19-15 defeat to England on Saturday.
Late postponement in Paris
The Six Nations fixture between France and Ireland has been postponed minutes before kick-off due to freezing conditions in Paris.
Exeter topple Tigers
Exeter moved up to fifth place in the Aviva Premiership standings on Saturday thanks to a 19-11 win over Leicester at Sandy Park.
England survive Italy storm
It was a case of close but no cigar for Italy as England claimed another unconvincing 19-15 Six Nations victory in Rome on Saturday.
Falcons plunge in Bath
Bath compounded Newcastle Falcons' woes in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday with a 30-24 victory at the Rec.
Burns late show sinks Saints
Freddie Burns landed a late penalty to secure a 27-24 victory for Gloucester over Northampton Saints at Kingsholm on Saturday.
Harlequins return to winning ways
Aviva Premiership leaders Harlequins got their campaign back on track on Saturday with a 30-23 win over London Irish at the Stoop.
Top 14 wrap: Bayonne breathe again
Bayonne climbed out of the Top 14 relegation zone on Saturday after beating Stade Français while Toulon hammered Bordeaux-Bègles.
Wales wing signs with Biarritz
Wales international wing Aled Brew will join Biarritz from the Dragons on a two-year deal at the end of the current season.
