Rugby News

Jamie Roberts has braced Wales for an intense physical battle in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against South Africa at Twickenham.

Senior players in the France squad have reportedly taken over training this week, with coach Philippe Saint-André having been 'discreetly dismissed'

Tom Heathcote scored a dramatic 80th-minute drop goal as newly-promoted Worcester edged Northampton by a point at Sixways.

Canada's World Cup star DTH van der Merwe crossed twice as Guinness Pro12 leaders Scarlets stretched their unbeaten start to four games with a 25-14 victory over Leinster at Parc y Scarlets.

Argentina stand between Ireland and a first Rugby World Cup semi-final appearance when they collide at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday.

France fly-half Frederic Michalak has revealed his pessimism over his team's hopes of conquering New Zealand in their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.

Thierry Dusautoir says there are no issues in the France squad and confirmed that coach Philippe Saint-Andre remains in charge.

New Zealand and France lock horns for a record seventh time at a World Cup in Saturday's quarter-final at the Millennium Stadium.

Super League’s 2016 Magic Weekend will again take place at Newcastle United’s St James’ Park.

Team news for the opening three games of the Aviva Premiership season, including the meeting of Harlequins and Wasps at the Stoop.

Gloucester skipper Billy Twelvetrees kicked 29 points as the Cherry and Whites began their Aviva Premiership season with a 39-27 win at Newcastle.

Wales have ended a five-year wait for a win after opening the 2015 European Championship with an 18-12 victory over Scotland at Wrexham.

Elliot Daly's late try was not enough to hand Wasps their first Aviva Premiership Rugby opening-day victory since 2011 as Harlequins held on to kick off their season with a 26-21 win.

Glasgow secured their second win of the season with a deserved 29-15 bonus-point victory over Newport Gwent Dragons.

Connacht claimed their second successive bonus point win in the Guinness PRO12 as they beat Zebre 34-17 at the Sportsground.

Connacht claimed their second successive bonus point win in the Guinness PRO12 as they beat Zebre 34-17 at the Sportsground.

Edinburgh made it four wins from four games in the Pro12 this season with a hard-fought 16-10 success at home to Ulster.

Team news for Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixtures as Bath host Exeter and Saracens visit Sale.

Wales centre Tyler Morgan says he is unfazed by the prospect of lining up against South Africa in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final at Twickenham.

Jamie Hosie previews the World Cup quarter-final between Ireland and Argentina, at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday

Australia No 8 David Pocock and full-back Israel Folau have been ruled out of the World Cup quarter-final against Scotland on Sunday.

Michael Cheika has announced the Australia team to play Scotland this weekend - with a couple of surprise omissions