Rugby News

Jamie Hosie looks ahead to the opening round of the revamped Super Rugby season, and shares his predictions for all nine matches

Wales prop Samson Lee says he's finally back to full fitness after a near year-long recovery from a ruptured Achilles.

Djibril Camara will make his France debut as one of five changes to their side for Friday's Six Nations clash with Wales at the Principality Stadium.

Former Ireland international Alan Quinlan joins James Gemmell to preview this weekend's Six Nations matches.

Joe Launchbury will miss England's Six Nations clash with Ireland on Saturday and is replaced in the squad by Courtney Lawes.

Richie Gray insists Scotland players have not been discussing their Six Nations losing streak as they bid to turn their campaign around in Italy on Saturday.

Connacht centre Dave McSharry has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to sustaining a concussion against Newcastle in December.

Flanker Sean Reidy has agreed a two-year contract extension with Ulster, while tighthead prop Ricky Lutton has signed on for another year.

Leeds prop Mitch Garbutt made the headlines for all the wrong reasons when he was sent off during the World Club Challenge clash against North Queensland.

Munster coach Anthony Foley insists no decision has been made on whether he will take up the option of a one-year contract extension with the province.

Castleford's former Hull centre Ben Crooks says he will have a point to prove when he runs out against his old club at the KC Stadium on Thursday night.

Six of Scotland's Six Nations squad have been released to play for Glasgow in Thursday's Guinness PRO12 match against the Dragons.

Schalk Brits has been suspended for three weeks after the Saracens player pleaded guilty to punching Gloucester's Nick Wood.

Eddie Jones is a "fantastic judge" of when to introduce players at international level and will use Elliot Daly at exactly the right time, according to Steve Borthwick.

Ireland forwards coach Simon Easterby is confident "physical animal" Ultan Dillane can make an impact in his international debut against England in the Six Nations on Saturday.

Vern Cotter has trimmed his Scotland squad for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Italy, allowing six players to return to Glasgow Warriors.

Lots of things happened during the 240 minutes of World Club Series action last weekend and there has been lots said and written about it.

Just who is Elliot Daly, the prodigiously talented centre who looks set to make his debut for England against Ireland on Saturday?

Matt Mullan missed out on the World Cup but is enjoying his time back in the England environment under exciting new coach Eddie Jones

Centre Sam James has signed a new two-year deal to stay at Sale Sharks.

Hull KR have sacked head coach Chris Chester, with his assistant Willie Poching taking charge for Friday's Super League clash at home to St Helens, live on Sky Sports.

James Haskell believes Maro Itoje's humility will ensure he does not have his head turned by his growing list of admirers.