Rugby News

Former New Zealand international Jonah Lomu has died in Auckland at the age of 40.

Jonny WIlkinson has paid tribute to Jonah Lomu by describing him as his hero, intimidating, the perfect athlete for rugby and an incredible human being on and off the pitch.

Willie Mason could be set for a return to Super League after Catalans Dragons revealed they are in talks to sign the Australian forward.

Former South Africa centre John Gainsford, hailed as a "superstar of his generation", has died at the age of 77 following a long battle with cancer.

Luke Charteris has confirmed he will leave Racing 92 when his contract expires at the end of the season in order to boost his international prospects with Wales.

Jimmy Keinhorst has signed a new three-year contract with Leeds Rhinos.

Should Eddie Jones be apppointed as head coach of England, his advocacy for central contracts could lead to a messy situation with the Premiership clubs

It is a very sad day and as we have lost one of the great sporting icons in Jonah Lomu.

Huddersfield have suspended their England forward Brett Ferres.

Jonah Lomu was a pioneer who took rugby "to a whole new level," according to former England head coach Sir Clive Woodward.

Jonah Lomu burst onto the world scene with his iconic display against England in the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa, scoring four tries in a 45-29 semi-final win.

Jonah Lomu changed the face of rugby union wing play and was the first real global icon of the game.