Rugby Union News
Force close but no cigar
The Western Force were confined to their fifth consecutive defeat in the Super 14 after going down 14-10 to the Waratahs at ME Bank Stadium in Perth on Saturday.
Hosts knock out England in Adelaide
Adelaide Sevens hosts Australia clinched their place in the Cup quarters with a ruthless 36-0 win against USA and then a thrilling 17-12 win against England.
Cooper asks for clarification
Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper has asked for clarification in a law which he believes cost his side in the 19-18 defeat to the Bulls.
Sharks finally off the mark
The Sharks grabbed their first win of the Super 14 on Saturday, notching a 30-16 win over the Highlanders at Carisbrook.
Brumbies count the casualties
George Smith and Christian Lealiifano were the two high-profile casualties of the Brumbies' 39-34 defeat to the Blues on Friday.
Crusaders tick the boxes
The Crusaders, with a number of first-string players rested, laboured to a 46-19 victory over the Lions in Christchurch on Saturday.
Sale fight dying of the light
Sale's fight against Guinness Pemiership relegation is very much alive after a 19-8 win over Wasps at Edgeley Park on Friday.
Hurricanes give Bulls a fright
It was a case of close but no cigar for the Hurricanes as the Bulls once again emerged victorious at Loftus Verseld, winning 19-18 on Friday.
Italy learning from mistakes
Italy are trying to learn from the mistakes that led to their heavy defeat to France before taking on Wales on the last weekend of this year's Six Nations.
Scotland handed Brown boost
Glasgow flanker Kelly Brown has been declared fit to start for Scotland against Ireland in their final Six Nations clash at Croke Park on Saturday.
No weekend Blues for Lam
Blues coach Pat Lam was full of praise for his team following their thrilling 39-34 bonus point victory over the Brumbies on Friday.
D'Arcy passes fitness assessment
Gordon D'Arcy has been cleared to start Ireland's Six Nations clash with Scotland at Croke Park on Saturday.
Borthwick out, Moody to lead
England have installed flanker Lewis Moody as captain following confirmation that regular leader Steve Borthwick has been ruled out.
Wales stun Fiji in Adelaide
Wales shocked Fiji and the USA beat England on the opening day of the Adelaide Sevens, the fifth event in the IRB Sevens World Series.
Preview: LV= Cup Final
Northampton Saints have been "putting all their emphasis" on Sunday's LV= Cup final, according to Director of Rugby Jim Mallinder.
