Exeter trounce Northampton as statement victory puts Chiefs eight points clear

Exeter plundered eight tries in a crushing victory over Northampton as they took another step closer to finishing top of the Premiership.

Bordeaux beat Clermont to extend lead, La Rochelle topple Toulon

Bordeaux Begles gave another demonstration of their Top 14 title credentials with a bonus-point win over Clermont Auvergne.

Ulster back to winning ways in Pro14 as Glasgow claim third straight victory

After losing to Ospreys, Ulster bounced back by defeating Cheetahs, while Glasgow Warriors beat Dragons to move into third in Conference A.

Pivac unhappy with officials after Wales suffer defeat to France

Wales look highly unlikely to retain their Six Nations title after a loss to France, but Wayne Pivac felt they were hard done by.

Ntamack silences Grand Slam talk after France end Cardiff hoodoo

France kept their Grand Slam hopes live with a famous win in Cardiff, but Romain Ntamack says they are not getting ahead of themselves.

Stormers stay perfect at rainy Newlands, Black gives Bulls the Blues

There was a shortage of free-flowing rugby on a damp day in Cape Town, but Super Rugby leaders the Stormers got the job done.

Six Nations 2020: Italy 0-17 Scotland

Stuart Hogg, Chris Harris and Adam Hastings crossed as Scotland claimed their first win of the 2020 Six Nations by beating Italy.

Brumbies end Chiefs’ winning start, Reds up and running in style

Australian Conference rivals the Brumbies and the Reds enjoyed big wins on Saturday, the leaders recovering from an outbreak of mumps.

Yarde treble sends Sharks second, Wasps rout Sarries

Marland Yarde was in fine form as Sale Sharks went second in the Premiership table in style against Leicester Tigers.

Leinster set new Pro14 record with victory over Ospreys

Leinster became the first Pro14 side to win their first 12 league matches of a season after they overcame Ospreys on Friday.

Toner replaces Henderson for Twickenham clash

Ireland have been forced into a late change to their team to play England, with Devin Toner in for Iain Henderson.

Under-pressure England must beat Ireland – Moody

Lewis Moody was impressed by England's grit and determination in the win over Scotland but says Ireland will provide a far sterner test.

Tuilagi back as Joseph starts on wing for England against Ireland

Eddie Jones has made four changes to the England starting line-up for the showdown with Ireland at Twickenham.

Betsen waxes lyrical over ‘unbelievable’ Edwards ahead of Cardiff return

Former France flanker Serge Betsen is looking forward to seeing Shaun Edwards' impact in evidence when Les Bleus take on Wales.

Crusaders crush Highlanders to go top of Super Rugby standings

Four tries in the first half helped the Crusaders cruise to a 33-13 triumph over the Highlanders in Super Rugby.

Betsen laughs off Jones ‘cheat’ claims ahead of France revenge mission

France should let their rugby do the talking in Cardiff after Wyn Jones fanned the flames this week, Serge Betsen says.