Rugby News

Former Australia skipper Nathan Sharpe believes the best is yet to come from the Wallabies at the Rugby World Cup.

Wallaby legend Nathan Sharpe joins Rupert Cox to preview the two World Cup semi-finals at Twickenham this weekend.

Joe Moody has been named in New Zealand's starting line-up for Saturday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa after Wyatt Crockett was ruled out injured.

Dan Carter has described New Zealand skipper Richie McCaw as "a legend of the game" as he prepares to reach another career landmark on Saturday.

A bit of light, referee-related relief, to take some of the heat off the officials at the moment!

Kevin Sinfield will not be given the chance of a final appearance for Leeds in their clash with New Zealand on Friday.

New Zealand have included four newcomers in their team to face Super League champions Leeds in their warm-up match at Headingley on Friday night.

England forwards George and Tom Burgess have pledged their futures to South Sydney by signing contract extensions which run until the end of the 2018 season.

Premiership Rugby CEO Mark McCafferty says there have been no salary cap breaches committed by competing clubs, although the organisation admitted "certain issues" have come to light.

Steve McNamara hopes his England side can restore some northern hemisphere pride when they face New Zealand in a three Test series.

England trio Owen Farrell, Jonny May and Ben Morgan return to club duty on Friday night as Saracens visit Gloucester, while Worcester travel to Sale.

A host of players return from World Cup duty in Friday's Guinness PRO12 fixtures, with early frontrunners Scarlets and Munster colliding at Parc y Scarlets.

No team has caused New Zealand as much trouble either side of the move to professionalism as South Africa.

Sam Larner takes a look at the new trend of grouped attacking formations in the midfield

Exeter back-row Dave Ewers has signed a contract extension with the Aviva Premiership club.

Scotland and Ireland have named their squads for the European Championship clash at Netherdale, Galashiels on Friday evening (kick-off 7.30pm).

Jamie Roberts expects Warren Gatland to reject any approach from England and remain as Wales head coach.