Lyon put Stade to the sword, Racing beat Montpellier

Lyon scored all five tries in the second half in a rout of Stade Francais, while Racing 92 claimed their fourth consecutive win.

Farrell hit a ‘solid tackle’, says Jones

Eddie Jones backed Owen Farrell after England's narrow victory against South Africa.

Toulouse thrash Bordeaux, Grenoble hold leaders Clermont

Clermont Auvergne could only draw with lowly Grenoble and Toulouse took advantage by putting Bordeaux-Begles to the sword in the Top 14.

Larmour sparkles as Ireland thrash Italy

Jordan Larmour grasped his first opportunity to start for Ireland with both hands, scoring three tries and laying on another in Chicago.

Gatland encouraged by Wales showing

Warren Gatland saw room for improvement but was encouraged by the way Wales saw off Scotland to win the Doddie Weir Cup.

Dragons slayed in Connacht hammering

There were wins for Connacht and Ulster in Saturday's Pro14 action.

Jones praises battling England after Springboks ‘arm wrestle’

South Africa dominated England in the second half, but Eddie Jones was pleased with the way his side hung in there and fought back.

Farrell punishes wasteful Springboks

South Africa paid the price for letting England off the hook at Twickenham, where Eddie Jones' men gained revenge for a series loss in... Read more

Davies scores on return as Wales beat sloppy Scotland

Wales started their November internationals with victory over Scotland, Jonathan Davies scoring on his return from a long injury lay-off.

Not really his fault – Hansen defends under-fire Barrett

Jordie Barrett made another mistake in the All Blacks' win over Japan, but Steve Hansen came to his defence.

Matawalu leads Glasgow clear of Ospreys

Glasgow Warriors stretched their lead at the top of Conference A to nine points thanks to Nikola Matawalu's hat-trick against Ospreys.

Barrett shortlisted for World Rugby Player of the Year hat-trick

Beauden Barrett will make history if he is named the best player in the world again, but he has some strong competition.

Ashton replaces injured Tuilagi on England bench

Manu Tuilagi has suffered yet another injury blow, a groin problem ruling him out of the showdown with South Africa.

Ruddock captains under-strength Ireland

Both Ireland and Italy are lacking several key men for this weekend's Test meeting in the United States.

Jones excited by ‘different’ England team

Injuries have ravaged England's forward pack, but Eddie Jones is excited and confident heading into the South Africa Test.

Van Zyl among seven Springboks changes

Rassie Erasmus has made seven changes to his South Africa side, bringing in Ivan van Zyl as well as regulars including Warren Whiteley.