Rugby News

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny believes he has settled quickly in France because fans of his club side Toulon share a similar passion for the game as his compatriots.

Leeds hooker Paul Aiton scored his first try for the Rhinos to give them a 28-24 win over Huddersfield at Headingley .

Former England forward Gareth Hock has joined Kingstone Press Championship side Leigh.

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny is thrilled at the prospect of performing on french soil as his team prepare for a crucial Six Nations clash.

Jamie Hosie picks out five of the individual battles that will go a long way to determining the results in this weekend's Six Nations games

Ian Humphreys will make his 100th appearance for Ulster in Friday’s Guinness PRO12 clash with the Scarlets at Kingspan Stadium.

Leinster forward Rhys Ruddock will make his return from injury in Friday’s Guinness PRO12 meeting with the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium.

Wigan's Rhodri Lloyd has joined League One club Swinton on a month's loan.

Jamie Hosie picks a composite XV of the best Ireland and England players, ahead of their fixture this weekend - do you agree with it?

Courtney Lawes will make his return from injury in Northampton Saints’ meeting with Harlequins at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday.

Flanker James Haskell has played down the importance of the choke tackle as England prepare for Sunday's Six Nations match with Ireland.

Ireland winger Simon Zebo has warned his side against Alex Goode, who will spearhead England's counter-attack threat in the absence of Mike Brown.

Half-back Jarrod Sammut will make his debut for London Broncos at Leigh Centurions on Sunday.

Vern Cotter has made four changes to the Scotland team for their clash with Italy in round three of the Six Nations

Ahead of their massive clash in Paris this weekend, take a look back at some of the recent encounters between France and Wales in the Six Nations

Widnes Vikings have produced a Magic Weekend shirt with the support of former Newcastle footballer Peter Beardsley to raise funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.

Jacques Brunel as made several changes to the Italy side to take on Scotland in the Six Nations this weekend

Dylan Hartley insists his form for England during the current Six Nations tournament has justified Stuart Lancaster's decision to overlook his dismal disciplinary record.