Rugby News

Eddie Jones wants his England side to continue their Six Nations quest by giving Italy a "good hiding" in Rome next weekend.

Referee Craig Joubert is in the spotlight again after missing an extra New Zealand player on the pitch in their Sydney Sevens final victory.

Eddie Jones has named a 27-man squad to prepare for their trip to Italy in the second round of the Six Nations this weekend

Hull KR hooker John Boudebza is facing the threat of suspension after an incident during Sunday's clash with Castleford.

Will Greenwood rates England's win over Scotland and says Wales will feel aggrieved with their draw against Ireland.

Sam Roberts, in his incomparable style, takes an alternative look at the altogether underwhelming opening weekend of the Six Nations

Scotland can expect "good times around the corner" despite defeat to England, forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys says.

Ireland and Wales each have four players included in a Six Nations-dominated team of the week, but Luther Burrell has forced his way in following a fine showing for Saints.

Phil Clarke picks his top five tries from the opening round of Super League XXI, which includes scores from Kevin Penny and Josh Mantellato.

Catalans Dragons will be without Paul Aiton for the next six weeks.

Josh Mantellato, artificial pitches, redemption for Chris Sandow and Auckland Nines make our first Set of Six of the season.

Connacht's Jack Carty is recovering in hospital after rupturing his spleen while on holiday in Dubai.

Super League champions Leeds Rhinos have ruled out recalling former captain Kevin Sinfield to their squad, following an injury to his successor Danny McGuire.

Worcester have signed South Africa flanker Dewald Potgieter.

Andy Daniel rates the Ireland and Wales players following their 16-16 stalemate in Dublin

Huddersfield have handed a trial to former St Helens and Bradford goalkicking winger Jamie Foster.

England should make it back-to-back Six Nations wins when they visit Rome on Sunday, according to Stuart Barnes, who says France have switched from being slow and stupid to offloading and stupid.

Ireland have proved they can still set the Six Nations standard, even without a raft of injured frontline stars, according to Rhys Ruddock.

Wales are awaiting an update on Dan Biggar's ankle injury and whether he will be fit to face Scotland on Saturday.

Fraser Kay rounds up the best bits of a busy weekend of rugby, that saw the Six Nations kick off in earnest as well as a full card of Premiership fixtures

Dylan Hartley joked that he lives on 'for one more week' after coming through a successful start to his England captaincy.