Rugby News

Sixteen teams will compete in the 2021 World Cup, the Rugby League International Federation has announced.

St Helens boss Keiron Cunningham has criticised the appointment of Australian Wayne Bennett as England coach, arguing that there are ideal candidates to succeed Steve McNamara in Super League.

New Zealand back-row forward Victor Vito will join Top 14 club La Rochelle next season.

Saracens lock Maro Itoje will travel with the England squad to Edinburgh ahead of Saturday's Six Nations opener against Scotland at Murrayfield.

Eddie Jones has announced the 23 players that will remain in camp with England to prepare for their opening Six Nations game this weekend

Leicester lock Ed Slater is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a knee injury and is likely to feature for the Tigers this weekend.

Liam Williams looks on course to be involved in Wales' Six Nations opener against Ireland on Sunday despite playing barely an hour of rugby since the World Cup.

Phil Clarke asks if Wayne Bennett is the best person to lead the England team in preparation for the 2017 World Cup...

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Captain Sarah Hunter hopes England Women can draw on their experience to improve on last year’s Six Nations campaign.

Greig Laidlaw hopes Scotland's improved performances at the World Cup will help them get off to a quick start in the Six Nations.

Ireland back Luke Fitzgerald will miss the Six Nations after suffering a knee ligament injury.

The Rugby Football League has made a canny decision to appoint 'guru' Wayne Bennett, Sky Sports pundit Stevo writes...

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Eddie Jones has urged his England players to find the devil within themselves when they begin their Six Nations campaign on Saturday.

The Rugby Football League has confirmed England coach Steve McNamara's contract will not be renewed.

After the heartbreak of their World Cup exit, Charlie King considers whether Scotland can bounce back with a strong Six Nations performance

Leigh owner Derek Beaumont has no intention of letting Ryan Brierley leave the club despite interest from Super League teams.

Wales have recovered from their World Cup injury blitz and enter the Six Nations with the competition's most settled squad.

Scotland could be the dark horses of this year's Six Nations Championship.

Another basement battle beckons as Jacques Brunel heads into his final Six Nations in charge of Italy.

Ireland are vying to become the first team to win three successive Six Nations titles but they face a daunting start to life without Paul O'Connell.