Sarries and Exeter stay unbeaten in Premiership

Saracens and Exeter Chiefs met in last term's Premiership final and they are making the early running once more this season.

Cardiff snatch victory from Cheetahs, Edinburgh hold on at home

Olly Robinson's late try completed a second-half comeback from Cardiff Blues as they secured a Pro14 victory over the Cheetahs.

Wasps sting late to down Newcastle Falcons

Wasps fought back from a 22-13 deficit in the second half at Kingston Park to secure a third successive win in the Premiership.

Blackadder signs Bath extension as Hooper is named as his successor

Stuart Hooper will replace Todd Blackadder as Bath's head coach when the Premiership club deem him ready.

Brumbies sign Slipper on two-year deal

James Slipper will attempt to rebuild his career with the Brumbies after serving a ban for cocaine use.

Under-fire Cheika to unleash Tupou against Springboks

Taniela Tupou's performances off the bench have earned him a maiden Test start when Australia face South Africa in Port Elizabeth.

Kolbe and Notshe to make first starts for Springboks

Injuries have forced South Africa into a back-line reshuffle for the clash with Australia in Port Elizabeth this weekend.

Sunwolves name Brown new head coach

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Williams returns as Hansen rings the changes for All Blacks

New Zealand will look to bounce back from a surprise home defeat to South Africa when they take on Argentina in Buenos Aires.

England prop Marler quits international rugby

Harlequins forward Joe Marler said it was "a very difficult decision" to end his England career at the age of 28.

England could still pick Cipriani despite training camp snub

England attack coach Scott Wisemantel said Danny Cipriani was still a chance to feature in the November internationals.

Prolific Nadolo signs new Montpellier contract

Nemani Nadolo is determined to inspire Montpellier to a first Top 14 title after signing a two-year contract extension.

Gatland wants Webb available for World Cup

A rule change means Rhys Webb is ineligible to play for Wales, but coach Warren Gatland remains hopeful of using the scrum-half.

Toulon to appeal suspended points penalty

Toulon will challenge a five-point deduction, which is suspended for three seasons, following comments made by their president.

Picamoles scores four as Montpellier batter 14-man Toulouse

Montpellier put Toulouse to the sword, Piula Faasalele's dismissal proving to be costly as last year's runners-up scored 10 tries.

Worcester fend off prowling Tigers, Sarries go top

Leicester Tigers produced a storming second-half fightback but Ted Hill's late try gave Worcester Warriors a first win of the season.