Quins halt Sarries

Ben Botica kicked three second-half penalties as Harlequins beat Saracens 29-23 at The Stoop, while Exeter, Leicester, London Irish and Wasps also won in the English Premiership.

Cane, Cruden new Chiefs-tains

All Blacks Sam Cane and Aaron Cruden will co-captain the Chiefs in the expanded 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Rebels to play Samoa

The Melbourne Rebels have confirmed a home fixture against Samoa ahead of the upcoming 18-team Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Farrell bags Irish job

Former England assistant coach Andy Farrell has been appointed as Ireland's new defence coach.