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Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 10

Seven-try Pau dent Scarlets' knockout hopes

Pau survive Scarlets' second half comeback to come out on top of a thrilling Champions Cup contest in Llanelli.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 10

Searle hat-trick keeps Tigers knockout hopes alive

Fly-half Billy Searle scores a second-half hat-trick as Leicester Tigers keep their knockout hopes alive in the Investec Champions Cup with a dominant win over Bayonne.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 10

Late drama in Dublin as Leinster super-sub clinches win at death

There was late drama in Dublin as Leinster bested Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle at the death in a classic Investec Champions Cup encounter, both sides playing out the latest installment of arguably European's rugby greatest rivalry.

Rugby News / The42 / January 10

Tipp's Upperchurch-Drombane claim All-Ireland glory in extra-time thriller against Tooreen

Eighty minutes. Fifty scores. ‘Chaos’. And the Intermediate title is heading to Tipperary.

Rugby News / The42 / January 10

Ex-Ireland international Shay Given apologises for 'Holocaust' gaffe

The former Premier League player used inappropriate language to describe Wilfried Nancy’s short-lived tenure at Celtic.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 10

Watch: All Blacks great Retallick sparks comeback in dramatic Kobe win

Brodie Retallick received Player of the Match honours after Kobelco Kobe Steelers secured a last-gasp win away to Tokyo Sungoliath.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 10

Former England star shines as Benetton humiliate Dragons

Dragons suffered European Rugby Challenge Cup humiliation as Benetton routed them 74-21 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 10

La Rochelle player ratings vs Leinster | 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup

La Rochelle player ratings: The Investec Champions Cup's greatest rivalry in the modern era went the way of Leinster on Saturday, as they defeated La Rochelle 25-24 in an epic at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 10

Second half blitz against Racing 92 sees Cardiff edge towards play-offs

Cardiff took a giant step towards the knockout stages of the Challenge Cup with a 32-13 victory over French visitors Racing 92.

Buffalo Bills News / RugbyPass / January 10

Watch: Christian Wade scores his first try for Newcastle Red Bulls

Christian Wade scored his first try for Newcastle Red Bulls as they reached the European Rugby Challenge Cup knockout phase by beating Perpignan 26-19 at Kingston Park.

Rugby News / The42 / January 10

Bristol win 110-point thriller in Pretoria to reach last 16; Glasgow advance after win at Clermont

Pat Lam’s side beat the Bulls 61-49 in an extraordinary game at Loftus Versfeld.

Rugby News / The42 / January 10

Kildare and Westmeath to meet in O'Byrne Cup decider after comfortable semi-final wins

Kildare overcame an inexperienced Dublin side, while Westmeath made short work of Offaly.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 10

Leinster player ratings vs La Rochelle | 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup

Leinster player ratings: Leinster did this the hard way. Again. They flew out of the blocks, teased something emphatic, then slowly wandered into the sort of trench warfare La Rochelle live for.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 10

O'Flaherty stars as Sale beat Sharks to progress

A much-improved second-half performance helps Sale beat South African side the Sharks and confirms their passage to the Investec Champions Cup last 16.

Rugby News / The42 / January 10

Last-gasp Byrne penalty sees Leinster pip La Rochelle in a classic

Leo Cullen’s men started on fire and finished with a bang in Dublin.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 10

Byrne seals dramatic Leinster win over La Rochelle

Harry Byrne scores a match-winning penalty with the last kick of the game as Leinster move closer to securing a home last-16 game in the Investec Champions Cup with a nail-biting win over rivals La Rochelle at Aviva Stadium.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 10

Win or bust for Dragons after Benetton hammering

Dragons thrashed 74-21 by 11-try Benetton in the Challenge Cup in Treviso to leave them needing to beat Newcastle to qualify for the last 16.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 10

Daring French raid sees Glasgow Warriors book Champions Cup last 16 spot

Glasgow Warriors are guaranteed a spot in the last-16 of the Champions Cup after claiming a third bonus-point win on the spin by beating Clermont Auvergne 33-21.

Rugby News / The42 / January 10

Ireland's Brian Fay finishes 16th at World Cross Country Championships

Meanwhile, Niamh Allen (Leevale AC) and Fiona Everard (Bandon AC) finished 21st and 23rd respectively in the Senior Women’s 10km race.

Rugby News / The42 / January 10

Newcastle triumph 7-6 in sudden death shootout after epic Bournemouth clash

Magpies equalised in 95th minute before two late goals in extra-time sent tie to penalties.

Rugby News / The42 / January 10

Kellie Harrington dominates on comeback at National Stadium

The 36-year-old Dubliner comfortably dismissed the challenge of Zara Breslin.

Southampton News / The42 / January 10

Rampant Man City beat Exeter 10-1 while Gavin Bazunu nears Southampton exit

Elsewhere, Keith Andrews’ Brentford eased past Sheffield Wednesday to reach fourth round.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 10

Glasgow Warriors player ratings vs Clermont | Investec Champions Cup 2025/26

Glasgow Warriors player ratings: Glasgow made it three from three in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday with a 33-21 victory over ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Stade Marcel Michelin. 

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 10

McDonnell plans Leeds exit as Palasia extends stay

Leeds Rhinos back-rower James McDonnell is set to depart Headingley at the end of the 2026 Super League season to pursue opportunities in the NRL.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 10

Boy, 17, badly hurt in fight at rugby league match

The 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital following the fight after the game in Warrington, police say.

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