Rugby News

Jake Webster joined Jon Wells at the touchscreen to analyse Castleford's defeat to Wigan on Thursday night.

Wigan burst Castleford's bubble with an enthralling 33-26 victory at the Jungle to draw level on points with First Utility Super League leaders Hull FC.

The Hurricanes have their five suspended stars back for Friday's rematch of last season's Super Rugby final against the Highlanders, as players look for a final boost to their Test credentials.

Nigel Owens has been confirmed as the referee for the Premiership final between Connacht and Leinster on Saturday.

Two sides who were victorious at Magic Weekend meet in the First Utility Super League on Saturday and both Salford and Wakefield will be wanting to pick up where they left off at the AJ Bell Stadium.

There is a feast of live sporting action on Sky Sports this weekend - don't miss it!

Huddersfield Giants prop Nathan Mason has signed a contract extension until 2018.

South Africa flanker Schalk Burger will miss next month's three-Test series against Ireland after sustaining an ankle problem that will sideline him for up to five weeks.

Forwards coach Steve Borthwick says England are "excited" about Sunday's one-off Test with Wales at Twickenham.

Barrie McDermott and Terry O'Connor discuss the Magic Weekend, the tackling technique of smaller players and look ahead to Summer Bash and round sixteen of Super League XXI in this week's Rugby League Podcast.

Chris Sandow is back for Warrington ahead of Friday's Super League clash with Leeds at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Luther Burrell is enjoying being back in the England fold after new coach Eddie Jones ended his spell in the international wilderness.

After 132 fixtures and two play-offs, Connacht will face Leinster in the 2016 Guinness PRO12 final in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Michael Cheika has named a whopping 10 uncapped players in the Australia squad that will welcome England in June

Wakefield have been fined £1,000 following a breach of Rugby Football League operational rules on concussion.

Former captain James Horwill has been recalled to the Australia training squad for the forthcoming Tests against England.