Rugby News

Romania pulled off a remarkable second-half comeback to beat Canada 17-15 and record their first win of the World Cup.

Australia flanker Michael Hooper will miss Saturday’s crunch Rugby World Cup game with Wales after he was handed a one-week ban after admitting an act of foul play.

Fiji ended their World Cup with a 47-15 win over Uruguay in a game that saw the South Americans end up with 14 men.

Ryan Giggs backed a Wigan Warriors win in the Super League Grand Final during a chat with Sam Tomkins.

This weekend's Super League Grand Final in Manchester will be watched by a record sell-out crowd at Old Trafford.

From Farrell-Burgess-Barritt to Ford-Farrell-Slade in the space of just two weeks marks quite some change in England's midfield policy

Michael Hooper will miss Australia's game with Wales this weekend after receiving a one week ben for his illegal shoulder charge on Mike Brown

Australia could be without full-back Israel Folau for Saturday's World Cup Pool A decider against Wales at Twickenham.

South Africa will book a World Cup quarter-final place if they beat the United States on Wednesday - 18 days after being victims of the tournament's greatest upset.

Zak Hardaker has been named Super League Man of Steel after a superb season in leading the Leeds Rhinos to the Grand Final.

Zak Hardaker almost slipped through the Leeds Rhinos' hands before he arrived at Headingley, the newly-crowned Man of Steel has revealed.

Wales' James Hook says he has "unfinished business" in the World Cup after his painful experience in New Zealand four years ago.

Newcastle will be without Alesana Tuilagi for the start of the Aviva Premiership season after the winger was hit with a five-week ban.

Barrie McDermott and Terry O'Connor pick their favourite hits from the latest round of Super League.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster has angrily rejected the suggestion that Andy Farrell pushed for his son Owen to be picked as "absolutely incorrect".

Hull KR have decided to release Scotland international Sonny Esslemont and full-back Josh Guzdek.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster is convinced Sam Burgess will remain a rugby union player, despite growing speculation he will return to rugby league after the World Cup.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster is convinced Sam Burgess will remain a rugby union player, despite growing speculation he will return to rugby league after the World Cup.

Scotland No 8 David Denton has dismissed claims the Rugby World Cup could fall flat due to the early exit of hosts England.

Wales star Jamie Roberts says he expended as much energy as he does during a match while watching England play Australia.

Sky Sports commentator Eddie Hemmings has been inducted into rugby league's Roll of Honour for his services to broadcasting.

Winger Simon Zebo believes an open game against France will aid Ireland's bid to avoid New Zealand in the World Cup quarter-finals.