Uncapped Papalii named in All Blacks squad

Auckland loose forward Dalton Papalii could play his first Test for New Zealand later this year.

Sarries’ walking wounded a concern for Jones

The Vunipola brothers, Maro Itoje, Jamie George and Owen Farrell felt the effects of a fiery contest at Scotstoun.

In-demand Hogg hints at Glasgow exit

Stuart Hogg's contract expires next year and the Scotland full-back is weighing up his options.

Worcester stun Stade in Paris, La Rochelle run riot

Worcester Warriors had lost 11 away games in a row in the Challenge Cup, but ended that sequence with a brilliant showing in Paris.

Burns hits ‘ultimate low’ after costly Bath gaffe, Munster hold Chiefs

Freddie Burns apologised after costing Bath a Champions Cup win over Toulouse with a botched try five minutes from time.

Burns makes humiliating drop as Bath beaten by Toulouse

Freddie Burns should have been Bath's match-winner but was distraught after failing to touch down under the posts.

Rampant Leinster thrash Wasps in Champions Cup opener

Leinster accelerated out of sight in the second half of their European Champions Cup opener as Wasps were completely outclassed.

McGuigan carries Sale past 14-man Perpignan

An early Perpignan red card ultimately allowed Sale Sharks to cruise to a comfortable victory, inspired by Byron McGuigan.

Horwill backs under-pressure Cheika

Michael Cheika has come under increasing pressure, but James Horwill does not expect the head coach to lose his job.

All Blacks star Coles returns from injury in Mitre 10 Cup

Having been out of action since November, Dane Coles was back for Wellington on Friday as they relegated Taranaki in the Mitre 10 Cup.

England suffer Launchbury blow ahead of November Tests

Wasps forward Joe Launchbury will be out for up to three months after the club confirmed he had surgery on his injured knee.

Rokoduguni signs long-term Bath deal

Semesa Rokoduguni is set to spend his entire career at Bath after agreeing a new deal to remain at The Rec.

Murray commits to Munster and Ireland

Conor Murray had been linked with a switch to the Top 14, but the British and Irish Lions playmaker is going nowhere.

Cane ‘may not be standing’ without big neck

Sam Cane said the "circumference and strength" of his neck was a big factor in getting him back on his feet.

Faletau will be gutted by injury timing – Roberts

Bath and Wales centre Jamie Roberts expressed sympathy for Taulupe Faletau while offering an update on his own fitness.

Injured winger Yarde to miss rest of season

Sale Sharks have suffered a blow with the news Marland Yarde ruptured ligaments, as well as dislocating his left knee, on Saturday.