Rugby News

Wasps claimed their first win at Franklin's Gardens since November 2005 as they put Northampton Saints to the sword in ruthless fashion in the Aviva Premiership.

Newport Gwent Dragons handled the terrible conditions better as they beat PRO12 high-flyers Leinster 23-13 at Rodney Parade.

This week on The Third Half, the guys pick their ultimate Six Nations dream teams - with differing results. Who would make yours?

Scotland are studying videos of Japan's glorious World Cup campaign in a bid to second-guess England's tactics under Eddie Jones.

Extra security measures will be implemented at the Stade de France for next month's Six Nations matches following the terrorist attacks on Paris last year.

Jamie Hosie shares his predictions for the weekend's Aviva Premiership matches - do you agree with his picks?

Rob Harley makes his return from injury on Sunday when Guinness PRO12 champions Glasgow Warriors visit the Liberty Stadium to take on the Ospreys.

England Sevens captain Tom Mitchell says that England have no special plans for Sonny Bill Williams if they meet New Zealand in the Wellington Sevens.

Sky Sports have announced details of the Champions Cup quarter-finals between Saracens and Northampton, as well as Racing 92 v Toulon.

Stuart Olding returns from injury as Ulster visit Treviso, while Darren Sweetnam makes his first Munster start at Zebre.

Saturday's Premiership team news as Gloucester host Leicester and Bath travel to Allianz Park to take on Saracens.

Manu Tuilagi will miss Leicester's Aviva Premiership clash against Gloucester at Kingsholm on Saturday after suffering a hamstring injury.

Liam Williams will make his first Scarlets appearance in eight months when the Guinness PRO12 leaders visit Connacht on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD.

Billy Holland has signed a new two-year contract at Munster that will see him remain at the province until at least June 2018.

Keith McKenzie shares his predictions as the Guinness PRO12 returns after a break for European action

Scotland international Duncan Taylor has agreed a new contract with Aviva Premiership champions Saracens.

Sydney Roosters captain Mitchell Pearce has left Australia to undergo treatment in an intensive rehabilitation facility after publicly admitting he has a problem with alcohol.

Over 15,000 people turned up to Twickenham on Friday to watch England train ahead of next week's Six Nations opener against Scotland.

World Cup winning England second row Ben Kay believes Jack Clifford can dominate England's back-row in the way Michael Hooper has done for Australia

First Utility Super League stars, celebrity hosts and a chart-topping band will descend on New Dock Hall, Royal Armouries, Leeds on Saturday, January 30 to welcome in the 2016 season with a bang.

Edinburgh hooker Neil Cochrane has signed a two-year extension to his contract with the Guinness Pro12 club.

Who will win the 2016 Six Nations? Have a read of our status report for each nation, and cast your vote in the poll.