Rugby News

England beat Australia 17-13 to make it into the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship, but New Zealand failed to make the final four for the first time in the tournament's history.

Julian Savea has been dropped and Israel Dagg earns a recall as the All Blacks look to wrap up the series against Wales in the second Test at Wellington on Saturday.

Wasps wing Christian Wade is one of three changes to the England Saxons starting XV for their second match against South Africa on Friday, live on Sky Sports.

The Rugby Football League has called on all clubs to hold a minute's applause this weekend in memory of 17-year-old Huddersfield academy player Ronan Costello.

Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry expects Eddie Jones to turn England into 'a big force in world rugby'.

Phil Clarke pays tribute to Huddersfield academy player Ronan Costello, who passed away aged 17 on Tuesday.

Phil Clarke pays tribute to Huddersfield academy player Ronan Costello, who passed away aged 17 on Tuesday.

Wigan have banned second row John Bateman for eight weeks after investigating an incident involving a team-mate.

Gareth Davies does not expect any of the players who featured against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Tuesday to make the Wales starting line-up against the All Blacks this weekend.

Widnes captain Kevin Brown is hoping to impress new England coach Wayne Bennett close up when he goes up against his old club Wigan.

South Africa 'A' have made wholesale changes, while England Saxons have only called upon two new faces

Sky Sports pundit Thinus Delport ranked the Springboks' loss to Ireland on Saturday among the worst in their history.

Scottish Rugby have announced the appointment of Hillhead Jordanhill captain Jade Konkel as the nation's first full-time female rugby player.

Michael Cheika has made four changes - all in the pack - for Australia's second test with England this weekend

George Ford insists England will not rest on their laurels as they focus their attentions on trying to secure a series victory in this weekend's second Test against Australia in Melbourne.