Rugby News

Widnes coach Denis Betts was full of praise for his side's character after they overcame the dismissal of Patrick Ah Van to earn a 22-22 draw with Wigan on a gripping opening night of Super League XX.

Sam Warburton wants Wales to repeat the intensity and passion that saw them snatch the Six Nations title from England with a record 30-3 victory two years ago.

England gained vengeance for their Cardiff heartache with a thrilling 21-16 victory over Wales in a night of high drama in the 2015 RBS Six Nations curtain-raiser at the Millennium Stadium.

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell expects to face a wall of noise when the Dark Blues take on France in the Six Nations at the Stade de France on Saturday.

France captain Thierry Dusautoir has warned against looking past Saturday's Six Nations opener Scotland in Paris.

Check out the latest episode of O2 Inside Line, taking you inside the England camp in the build-up to their game against Wales

Ireland travel to Rome on Saturday for their opening encounter of the 2015 Six Nations with many handing them the favourites tag for the overall Championship.

Huddersfield Giants begin their 2015 Super League campaign on home soil as they welcome Hull FC to the John Smith’s Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Following the drama of 2014, the First Utility Super League returns with a bang in Round 1, with three blockbuster clashes taking centre stage on Sunday.

Warrington Wolves will be out to hit the ground running as they get their 2015 Super League campaign under way at home to Salford Red Devils on Saturday afternoon.

The battle for LV= Cup semi-final places reaches a final-round juncture this weekend, with holders Exeter Chiefs and title hopefuls Saracens doing battle on Sunday.

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton has been passed fit for next week’s Six Nations Championship match against France in Dublin.

The intense battle for LV= Cup semi-final berths reaches a crucial juncture this weekend as the rising stars of English and Welsh clubs bid to lay down a marker in the shadow of the Six Nations.

Scotland travel to Paris with a poor record against France in the professional era. In 20 games – including one World Cup showdown – the Scots have managed to beat France a total of just three times, with only one of...

Italy captain Sergio Parisse admits it came as a surprise to learn Ireland have selected Ian Keatley at fly-half for Saturday's Six Nations opener in Rome.

How do you see the opening weekend of the Six Nations going? Check out our predictions and share yours if you think you know better!

Wigan will have to wait until next week to find out if scrum-half Matty Smith faces a ban following his sin-binning against Widnes.

It should be a scintillating game in Paris on Saturday night - Charlie King assesses the sides and casts his prediction

To whet the appetite for this weekend's rugby festivities, listen to some of the best bits from the greatest commentator ever

Jamie Hosie casts his prediction for the epic Wales vs England encounter this evening - do you agree with him?

Calum Gillon looks ahead to the Italy vs Ireland game, as the Irish get the defence of their title underway in Rome

Mike Catt has responded to criticism from Wales coach Shaun Edwards that England will use illegal tactics in the Six Nations opener in Cardiff.