Rugby News

Stade Francais hooker Laurent Sempere and lock Paul Gabrillagues have been handed suspensions for eye-gouging to take the club’s tally of players currently serving a ban for the offence to three.

Australian forward Mark Minichiello has agreed a contract extension with Hull FC that will keep him at the KC Stadium until at least the end of the 2017 season.

Wales captain Sam Warburton says he still gets a buzz when he is selected to play for his country.

Eddie Jones believes England will start as underdogs when they take on Scotland at Murrayfield in next week's Six Nations opener.

Remi Casty has been appointed as captain of the Catalans Dragons for the forthcoming Super League season.

Italy captain Sergio Parisse admits this year's Six Nations will be a testing tournament with a large number of uncapped players called into the squad.

Keith Earls and Conor Murray have signed new three-year contracts with the Irish Rugby Football Union that will see them remain Munster players until the end of the 2019 season.

Warren Gatland might be the frontrunner for the Lions job, but the Wales coach says he has serious concerns over the scheduling of the 2017 tour

Rory Best admits he has "big boots to fill" after being named Ireland captain last week.

Eddie Jones has revealed that England's focus during the Six Nations will be to return the set piece to its glory days

Leicester and England hooker Tom Youngs has picked up a one-week suspension for striking an opponent in the European Champions Cup.

Catalans Dragons' bid to bring veteran forward Willie Mason back to Super League hinges on the player's ability to obtain a Samoan passport.

Saracens prop forward Juan Figallo has signed a multi-year contract extension with the club.

​Worcester have secured the permanent signing of back-row forward Marco Mama from Bristol ahead of the 2016/17 campaign.

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton is raring to go for the Six Nations after recovering from his latest concussion scare.

Ulster Rugby lock Franco van der Merwe has signed a one-year extension to his contract at Kingspan Stadium.

Sydney Roosters' preparations for the World Club Series have been overshadowed by an off-field incident involving New South Wales half-back Mitchell Pearce.

England head coach Eddie Jones is impressed by the way Dylan Hartley has settled into his new role as captain.

Cardiff Blues have re-signed Wales international prop Rhys Gill from Saracens ahead of the 2016/17 season.

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Western Australia will host its first rugby league international in 2016 with a clash between the home nation and New Zealand in Perth on October 15.

Wasps flanker James Haskell has been impressed by the methods of new England coach Eddie Jones as he prepares the squad for the forthcoming Six Nations.