Rugby News

New Zealand fly-half Aaron Cruden says it felt like he had been shot when he ruptured his cruciate ligament during Friday's 26-9 Super Rugby victory over the Crusaders.

Salford forward Cory Paterson has been charged with intentional striking during his side's 22-18 Ladbrokes Challenge Cup defeat at Leigh.

Championship leaders Leigh will be targeting another upset after being drawn away to Super League strugglers Wakefield in the sixth round of the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup.

Rupert Cox shares his highlights from the week's rugby action in his round-up blog.

Castleford have signed former Leeds prop Ryan Bailey, who was released by Hull KR earlier this year after only one game.

London Irish have signed forward Eoin Sheriff from Saracens.

Nathan Hyde selects the pick of the players from the European Rugby Champions Cup semi-finals

Leicester have announced the signing Australia international wing/full-back Peter Betham.

The Steffon Armitage for England debate will rage on after his superb showing against Leinster, says Stuart Barnes...

England were beaten by eventual champions New Zealand in the semi-finals of the fourth round of the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series in Canada.

Mike Cooper rounds up all the action as Clermont and Toulon set up an all-French final.

New Zealand fly-half Aaron Cruden is almost certain to miss the World Cup after rupturing knee ligaments in a Super Rugby match over the weekend.