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New Zealand receive ‘resounding’ response to sternum tackle trial

New Zealand Rugby will continue the reduced tackle height law trial in its community game until the end of 2025 after a positive resonance throughout the clubs.

England’s Rugby World Cup stars shine as Saracens and Northampton Saints claim dominant wins

There were wins for Northampton Saints and Saracens in the Premiership on Sunday as they defeated Exeter Chiefs and Newcastle Falcons respectively.

Clinical Leinster ease past 14-man Dragons at Rodney Parade

Leinster handed the Dragons their third home loss of the season as they came away from Rodney Parade with a 33-10 bonus-point victory on Sunday.

Harlequins rocket to the top of the Premiership table while Sale Sharks sink Bristol Bears

Harlequins and Sale Sharks emerged victorious in Saturday's Premiership action against Leicester Tigers and Bristol Bears, respectively.

Ben Healy drop-goal at the death hands Edinburgh victory over previously unbeaten Connacht

Ben Healy's late drop-goal helped Edinburgh beat Connacht 25-22 in the United Rugby Championship clash at Hive Stadium on Saturday.

Glasgow Warriors claim maximum at Ospreys while Lions and Benetton pick up shock victories

Glasgow Warriors, the Lions and Benetton picked up United Rugby Championship victories over Ospreys, Scarlets and the Stormers on Saturday.

Cheeky Finn Russell shushes the Shed as Bath claim stunning West Country derby win

Bath took the bragging rights in the West Country derby as they produced an excellent display to defeat Gloucester 45-27 at Kingsholm on Friday.

Ulster end Munster’s unbeaten start, Bulls edge Cardiff while Zebre Parma end 28-game drought with win over Sharks

There were wins for Ulster, the Bulls and Zebre Parma in the United Rugby Championship on Friday as they beat Munster, Cardiff and the Sharks.

Exeter Chiefs continue fine Premiership start to go top despite unique Rich Lane hat-trick

Exeter Chiefs moved to the top of the Premiership table after they secured a 29-20 bonus-point victory over Bristol Bears at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Leigh Halfpenny gets a fitting send-off as Wales crush Barbarians in thriller

Wales came out on top against the Barbarians in a thriller at the Principality Stadium on Saturday, winning 49-26 in Leigh Halfpenny's farewell game.

England stars shine for Saracens against Leicester while Northampton and Harlequins also win

There were wins for Saracens, Northampton Saints and Harlequins in the Premiership as they beat Leicester Tigers, Bath and Newcastle respectively.

Connacht fight back to defeat Ulster and claim top spot in URC

A 73rd minute try from Diarmuid Kilgallen helped Connacht come from behind to beat rivals Ulster in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Seven-try Munster thrash Dragons in the URC while Scarlets edge Cardiff

Saturday's early evening United Rugby Championship action saw Munster thrash the Dragons 45-14 while the Scarlets edged Cardiff 31-25.

Leinster end Edinburgh’s winning start with bonus-point success while Bulls put 50 on Zebre Parma

There were wins for Leinster and the Bulls in the early United Rugby Championship games as they overcame Edinburgh and Zebre Parma respectively.