Rugby News

Mike Ross has signed a new one-year contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union which commits him to Leinster until June 2016.

Mike Ross has signed a new one-year contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union which commits him to Leinster until June 2016.

Edinburgh welcome back David Denton for Friday’s Pro12 visit of bottom club Benetton Treviso to Murrayfield.

Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton will not be rushed back from the head injury he sustained against Australia last month, his Racing Metro coach said on Thursday.

Lou Reed is back in the Cardiff Blues starting line-up for Friday’s Pro12 clash with the Scarlets at Cardiff Arms Park.

Leinster wing Dave Kearney returns from injury to face Connacht in Friday’s Pro12 derby at the RDS.

Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal has revealed the French club could take legal action against the Leicester supporters whose testimony led to Delon Armitage being handed a 12-week suspension.

Sale have made eight changes to their starting line-up for their Premiership clash with Exeter on Friday night.

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Exeter Chiefs trio Don Armand, Will Chudley and Matt Jess have all pledged their long-term futures to the club.

Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal has threatened to sue Leicester fans who accused fullback Delon Armitage of abusing them after a game

Dan Carter signs for Racing Métro, as Harlequins and Bordeaux also announce big name signings for post Rugby World Cup

New Zealand legend Dan Carter will join French Top 14 club Racing Metro after next year's Rugby World Cup.