Rugby News

Just one try from Scarlets number eight Rory Pitman proved to be the difference as the Scarlets edged a tight 19-9 victory over Glasgow Warriors in the Guinness Pro12.

Connacht claimed a comfortable 43-3 bonus-point victory over second-from-bottom Zebre at the Sportsground.

Leinster are able to welcome back two players from injury for the trip to Treviso - one of two Guinness Pro12 fixtures taking place on Sunday.

Will Greenwood says that England have no choice but to beat Samoa on Saturday, but he has concerns about their midfield.

Will Greenwood says that England have no choice but to beat Samoa on Saturday, but he has concerns about their midfield.

Hull Kingston Rovers have signed Australian prop Mitchell Allgood from Parramatta Eels on a three-year contract.

Richie McCaw is focused on a team victory rather than personal milestones when he captains New Zealand for the 100th time in Tests.

Wales will attempt to end a decades-long hoodoo when they take on world champions New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Wales will attempt to end a decades-long hoodoo when they take on world champions New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Michael Hooper hopes Australia will rediscover their best form when they face Six Nations champions Ireland on Saturday.

Aviva Premiership high-flyers Exeter and Bath are both in action on Saturday with the Chiefs playing host to Wasps while Bath take a trip to face London Irish.

Check out a selection of our predictions for the weekend's matches - do you agree with them?

Samoa coach Stephen Betham says he is expecting England to be at their strongest when his side visit Twickenham on Saturday.

Scotland will be looking to build momentum when they take on Tonga at Kilmarnock’s Rugby Park on Saturday.

Calum Gillon looks ahead to Scotland's clash with Tonga this weekend, as the hosts look to avoid the same banana skin that slipped them up two years ago

Dan Biggar says Wales must bring out their best if they are to end 61 years without victory against New Zealand on Saturday.

Dan Biggar says Wales must bring out their best if they are to end 61 years without victory against New Zealand on Saturday.

Dan Biggar says Wales must bring out their best if they are to end 61 years without victory against New Zealand on Saturday.

Jamie Hosie shares his predictions for this weekend's Aviva Premiership fixtures

Ireland captain Paul O'Connell says there is nothing to reports linking him with a move to French club Pau.

Robin McBryde says Wales will be inspired by the presence of Owen Williams when they face world champions New Zealand on Saturday.

Scotland prop Geoff Cross feels he will improve after a 'brutal' assessment of his recent performances by head coach Vern Cotter.