Rugby News

Leinster bounced back from their European defeats to beat Ulster 8-3 on Friday night and cement their place in the PRO12 play-offs.

This week on the Third Half the guys discuss England's Euro success, Argentina, and Sam Burgess's tricky return to league

Dan Carter says he has made peace with his New Zealand career coming to an end as he embarks on a new chapter with Racing 92.

Veteran Scarlets prop Peter Edwards will be sidelined until well into the new year after suffering an elbow injury.

Matt Banahan make his 200th appearance for Bath in Sunday's Aviva Premiership clash with Leicester at Welford Road.

Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac has made 10 changes to his side for Sunday's visit of Zebre in the Guinness PRO12.

Ospreys make three changes to their pack for Saturday's Guinness PRO12 derby against Cardiff Blues, live on Sky Sports.

Keith Mackenzie shares his predictions for the weekend's Guinness PRO12 games - what do you make of his picks?

Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino will make his full Munster debut in Saturday's Guinness PRO12 derby against leaders Connacht, live on Sky Sports.

There are four Aviva Premiership fixtures on Saturday including the double header at Twickenham Stadium.

Eli Walker has committed himself to the Ospreys by signing a new deal that will keep him at the club until 2017.

French international fly-half Francois Trinh-Duc signed a three-year deal with European champions Toulon on Thursday, a move which is likely to mark the end of Frederic Michalak's career with the Top 14 giants.