Rugby News

Dylan Hartley is set to return to action for the first time since he was knocked unconscious during England's Grand Slam win over France in March.

England forward George Kruis says improvement is key for England as they look ahead to a three-Test tour of Australia.

Hull Kingston Rovers have retired the No 6 shirt in honour of club great Roger Millward, who died earlier this week.

The Barbarians will play their first match in Belfast in nearly 60 years when they face Fiji at the Kingspan Stadium on November 11.

The Guinness PRO12 regular season is set for a thrilling conclusion on Saturday, with plenty at stake in all six Round 22 fixtures.

England Rugby have announced that Glen Ella will join Eddie Jones' coaching staff during England's tour to Australia as a skills coach.

Zak Hardaker says poor Super League form won't distract Leeds as they begin their Ladbrokes Challenge Cup defence against Huddersfield on Friday night.

John Kear is hoping to mastermind another Challenge Cup upset when Batley face Catalans Dragons in Friday's sixth-round tie, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7.45pm.

France-based fly-half Quade Cooper will not play for Australia's sevens team at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, coach Andy Friend has revealed.

New Zealand wing Waisake Naholo will make his return after more than two months out with a broken leg when the Highlanders face the Chiefs on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 2 HD.

Sale Sharks have announced the signing of former Wales international scrum-half Mike Phillips from Racing 92 for next season.