Rugby News

Sale Sharks open their new Premiership account with a 35-18 win over a poor Newcastle Falcons side.

Leeds host Bath in Sunday's Aviva Premiership fixture (1500 BST).

Ulster beat Magners League champions Ospreys 27-26 in the opening match of the season at Ravenhill.

Glasgow Warriors edge out Leinster to win their opening game of the Magners League season.

Team news and preview ahead of Wales' final game of the Women's Rugby World Cup in Guildford.

Team news ahead of Sunday's Aviva Premiership fixture (1500 BST).

Wasps face Harlequins in the Aviva Premiership at Twickenham on Saturday.

Wasps face Harlequins in the Aviva Premiership at Twickenham on Saturday.

London Irish face Saracens in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture.

Bath and England prop David Flatman says there is more pressure than ever to pick up a trophy this season.

Exeter host Gloucester in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture.

Former Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani trains with US soccer team Colorado Rapids, raising fresh doubts about his planned move to Australian rugby team Melbourne Rebels.

Northampton winger Chris Ashton aims to establish himself as an England regular this season.

Team news and preview ahead of Saturday's Magners League match at the Sportsground.

Team news and preview ahead of Saturday's Magners League match at Cardiff City Stadium.

Team news and preview ahead of Saturday's Magners League match at Stadio Monigo.

Australia make three changes for Saturday's Tri-Nations Test against South Africa in Bloemfontein.

London Irish's Paul Hodgson says the Exiles must be at their best to beat Saracens in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday.

Munster coach Tony McGahan makes four changes, one positional, for the Magners League opener against Aironi Rugby at Musgrave Park.

Team news and preview ahead of Friday's Magners League opener at Ravenhill.