Rugby News

With South Africa's World Cup in the balance, we look at five talking points ahead of their Pool B clash with Samoa.

Gavin Henson chats to Jamie Hosie about England vs Wales, Sam Burgess, and his chances of a Wales call-up

Fiji winger Waisea Nayacalevu has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup after injuring his knee against Australia in midweek.

Sky Sports' Jonathan Davies says games between Wales and England provide an unmatched intensity.

Wales will try to "smash" England centre Sam Burgess in Saturday's World Cup showdown at Twickenham, according to their coach Warren Gatland.

Tomas Francis says the prospect of taking on England in the World Cup was too much even to dream for a year ago.

Australian rugby league players Dylan Walker and Aaron Gray have been released from hospital after overdosing on prescription drugs and apologised to their families and friends for causing them worry.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen believes the lower-ranked nations are catching up on the traditional powerhouses of rugby following his team's 58-14 World Cup triumph over Namibia.

Wigan coach Shaun Wane was disappointed his team failed to clinch the League Leaders' Shield, but admitted he did not think his side deserved it over the course of the campaign.

The final night of the Super 8s delivered a night of high drama as Leeds Rhinos snatched a remarkable 20-16 victory at Huddersfield Giants to secure the League Leaders' Shield.

Argentina took a huge step towards reaching the World Cup quarter-finals by crushing Georgia 54-9 at Kingsholm.

Sky Sports host Alex Payne brings us his preview for Saturday's action at the Rugby World Cup as England and Wales clash at Twickenham, and South Africa look to bounce back...

Former New Zealand international Krisnan Inu has extended his Super League stay after signing a new 12-month contract with Catalans Dragons.

Widnes will look to finish their Super 8s campaign on a high as they take on Leigh Centurions at the Select Security Stadium on Sunday.

Fraser Kay shares his prediction for Australia's game against minnows Uruguay this weekend

Leonardo Ghiraldini has warned Italy not to over-hype Saturday's pivotal World Cup clash with Canada.

Tom Lineham, Jordan Rankin and Mickey Paea will all make their final appearances for Hull FC against Catalans on Sunday.

Wakefield captain Danny Kirmond is in line for a shock comeback to boost his side's Super League survival hopes.

Nathan Hyde previews Ireland's second game of the Rugby World Cup, against Romania at Wembley on Sunday

Bradford will be aiming to keep alive their hopes of gaining home advantage in the Million Pound Game when they host Halifax in their final match of the Super 8s Qualifiers on Saturday.

When Sam Burgess and Brad Barritt line up in England's crunch Rugby World Cup clash with Wales in Pool A, they will become the 14th centre pairing used by Stuart Lancaster since his tenure began.

The Brisbane Broncos thrashed the Sydney Roosters 31-12 to advance to next Sunday's NRL grand final.