Rugby News

Argentina second rower Mariano Galarza will miss the rest of the Rugby World Cup after losing his appeal against a nine-week ban.

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers will miss the rest of the Rugby World Cup after it was confirmed he fractured his jaw against Samoa.

Keith Earls tied Ireland's Rugby World Cup try-scoring record with a brace in a 44-10 victory over Romania to take Joe Schmidt's men top of Pool D, before suffering a concussion scare.

Australia warmed up for their eagerly-anticipated World Cup clash with England with a 65-3 demolition of Uruguay at Villa Park.

England captain Chris Robshaw says he takes responsibility for the fateful decision not to kick for goal from a late penalty during Saturday’s painful World Cup defeat to Wales at Twickenham.

Wales coach Warren Gatland was left to count the cost of his side's memorable 28-25 World Cup victory over England at Twickenham, admitting "we're running out of players".

Flanker Tom Wood will find out on Monday if he is to be cited as England's Rugby World Cup campaign enters a decisive week.

Joe Schmidt says Ireland's next Rugby World Cup pool game, against Italy, will have the same pressure as "a last-16 game".

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers has retired from international rugby after suffering a broken jaw in the Rugby World Cup win over Samoa.

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Coach Chris Chester has been delighted with Hull KR’s response to their Challenge Cup final defeat after they notched their seventh straight win in the Super 8s Qualifiers, beating Salford Red Devils 46-22.

Scotland coach Vern Cotter was pleased to have "dodged a banana skin" as his side came from 13-6 down at half-time to claim a bonus-point World Cup victory over the United States at Elland Road.

Catalans Dragons gatecrashed Hull's 150th birthday celebrations with a 28-24 victory at the KC Stadium.

Hull KR scored 36 unanswered second-half points to finish the Super 8s Qualifiers unbeaten thanks to their 46-22 victory over Salford.

Wakefield coach Brian Smith will need to pick his side up for their Million-Pound clash with Bradford next Saturday after watching them slip to a surprise 24-10 defeat by Sheffield Eagles at Bramall Lane.

Brian Smith admits Wakefield's 24-10 defeat to Sheffield Eagles is a major blow ahead of their Million-Pound clash with Bradford.

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Australia coach Michael Cheika says England will be favourites for next Saturday's massive World Cup showdown at Twickenham.

George North is preparing to play at centre in Wales' next two World Cup games after injuries decimated the squad's backs division.

Sir Clive Woodward said England's replacements did not deliver after the host nation were beaten 28-25 by Wales at Twickenham.

Sir Clive Woodward said England's replacements did not deliver after the host nation were beaten 28-25 by Wales at Twickenham.

Sky Sports pundit Stuart Barnes has slammed England's performance in their 28-25 defeat to Wales in Saturday's pivotal World Cup match at Twickenham.