Rugby News

Warrington head coach Tony Smith has hit out at Castleford counterpart Daryl Powell after second-row Ben Westwood was ruled out of Wolves’ Challenge Cup semi-final due to suspension.

Barrie McDermott and Terry O’Connor pick the biggest hits from round 23 of Super League.

Former Wales International Rhys Thomas has been named captain of Newport Gwent Dragons for the new season.

The World Cup is on course to sell out, with England Rugby 2015 chairman Andy Cosslett confident every ticket will have been snapped up by the time the tournament begins on September 18.

Boudjellal has threatened legal action against Cooper and the ARU, while Cheika has chastised the Frenchman for his callous attempt at humour

Warrington coach Tony Smith says full-back Matty Russell is likely to miss the remainder of the season, after suffering a second major ankle injury in four months.

South Africa skipper Jean de Villiers is set to make a return ahead of the Springboks' final Rugby Championship Test against Argentina.

A study funded by World Rugby has found no definitive links between rugby and long-term health problems.

Alesana Tuilagi put in "the biggest hit in Sacramento since the Beatles rolled through in the 60s" in the Samoa vs Fiji game at the weekend

Australia flanker David Pocock is looking forward to facing All Blacks’ skipper Richie McCaw after two seasons wiped out by knee injuries.

Geoff Toovey has been sacked as coach of Manly Sea Eagles, to be replaced by Trent Barrett.