Rugby News

Huddersfield centre Joe Wardle and Castleford forward Matt Cook will each sit out the Easter fixtures after being given two-match bans.

World Rugby have confirmed England prop Joe Marler will face an independent misconduct hearing for his comments made towards Wales' Samson Lee.

Brian Carney is backing St Helens bid to defend 'their great name' following claims by former player Lance Hohaia that he wasn't supported in his recovery from a high profile concussion.

Edinburgh have signed Newport-Gwent Dragons stand-off Jason Tovey on loan until the end of the season.

St Helens versus Wigan is one of Britain's biggest sporting rivalries. Ahead of Friday's clash - live on Sky Sports - we reflect on six classic encounters between the sides.

Glasgow Warriors have handed professional contracts to three members of their academy.

Castleford coach Daryl Powell is calling for a positive response from his players as they look to avoid a fourth successive defeat when they kick off the Easter programme against Leeds on Thursday night.

Super League leaders Widnes have secured the services of fans' favourite Charly Runciman for at least two more years.

Sky Sports Rugby pundit and England World Cup winner Will Greenwood has been appointed as Barbarians coach to assist Robbie Deans against South Africa at Wembley on November 5.

Former England second-rower Danny Tickle is keen to make a swift return to the game after leaving Widnes earlier this week.

Ahead of the fifth round of this year's Super Rugby, check out our predictions for all this weekend's games

The early signs suggest the bulk of the British and Irish Lions starting XV will come from England, says All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick...

England chief Ian Ritchie says axed World Cup boss Stuart Lancaster is unlikely to return to the RFU as a replacement for Joe Lydon.