Rugby News

England and Harlequins prop Joe Marler has been banned for two games after his 'gypsy boy' slur against Wales forward Samson Lee during last month's Six Nations Championship game at Twickenham.

Saracens will give Maro Itoje every opportunity to prove his fitness for Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final against Northampton.

Record-breaking winger Mick Sullivan has died after a long illness at the age of 82, his family has announced.

As we approach the business end of the season and England's tour to Australia looms, Jamie Hosie picks 4 players that could be playing their way onto the plane

Leading referee Ben Thaler will be back in Super League this week after being dropped for round nine following his controversial handling of Catalans Dragons' home game against Castleford.

Wigan will be without forward Liam Farrell for Sunday's Super League game at Wakefield after he accepted a one-match ban.

Hull KR captain Terry Campese has been ruled out for up to two months after suffering a fresh injury.

England Saxons will face South Africa A in a two-match series in June.

Harlequins have added Worcester scrum-half Charlie Mulchrone to their squad for the 2016-17 season.

Have a look at Barrie McDermott and Terry O'Connor's favourite hits from round nine of Super League 2016.

The Rugby Championship will break new ground later this year when Argentina take on Australia at Twickenham.

Australia international David Pocock will miss two Super Rugby matches for the Brumbies after being banned by the SANZAAR Judiciary.

Can Toulon winger Drew Mitchell claim another world record? This time he attempts the fastest 100m in clogs...

Sonny Bill Williams is "fighting fit" after a knee injury, as the New Zealand star looks to press his bid to play at this summer's Olympics.

Canterbury Bulldogs playmaker Josh Reynolds has attempted to play down his 'bottom-grabbing' actions during his side's 22-8 home defeat to the Canberra Raiders on Monday.

Andy Daniel highlights six of the biggest talking points after the weekend's rugby from around the globe

An Argentine rugby union player has been handed a 99-year ban for kicking an opponent in the head, according to reports in Argentina.

Scarlets hooker Emyr Phillips has signed a new two-year contract with his home region.

Newcastle have continued their recruitment drive for the 2016-17 season with the signing of Jersey prop Sam Lockwood.