Rugby News

England assistant coach Paul Gustard is satisfied that Chris Ashton has worked on his perceived defensive frailties as the Saracens wing closes in on his Test recall.

Viktor Kolelishvili pushed referee Wayne Barnes during Clermont v Ospreys. Should he have received a card for this?

Jamie Roberts will face former side Cardiff Blues for the first time when they visit Harlequins on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 5 HD.

Dylan Hartley returns to the Northampton Saints starting line-up for Sunday's crucial Champions Cup tie with Glasgow Warriors at Franklin's Gardens.

Dan Carter has been shifted into the midfield for Racing 92's Champions Cup clash with Scarlets on Sky Sports.

Wigan Warriors have promoted John Winder to the position of assistant coach to Shaun Wane from his previous role as junior assistant coach.

Challenge Cup holders Gloucester can book their place in the knockout stages with victory over La Rochelle on Saturday.

Jamie Hosie runs the rule over round five of the European Rugby Champions Cup, with several teams looking to confirm qualification for the knockout stages

Manu Tuilagi will make his first start in 15 months when Leicester Tigers host Benetton Treviso in the Champions Cup on Saturday night.

Toulouse travel to Top 14 rivals Oyonnax on Saturday as they look to finish their Champions Cup Pool 1 campaign on a high after back-to-back defeats to Ulster.

Ireland international Jared Payne makes his return from injury in Ulster's Champions Cup clash at Saracens on Saturday.

Munster have made three changes to their starting XV for Saturday's visit of Stade Francais as Anthony Foley seeks a response to their Paris drubbing.

Exeter head to Bordeaux-Begles knowing that nothing less than a win will keep their European Champions Cup hopes alive.

Outspoken Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal has delivered some stinging criticism of his high-priced foreign imports Quade Cooper and Ma'a Nonu.

England Women will open their 2016 Six Nations campaign with a trip to Scotland on Friday February 5.

Bath centre Ollie Devoto, named in Eddie Jones’ England Elite Player Squad this week, will join Exeter Chiefs next season.

Danny McGuire has been announced as Leeds Rhinos new captain ahead of the 2016 Super League season.