Rugby News

As Super Rugby returns after the international hiatus, Jamie Hosie shares his SuperBru picks for round 15

Champions Cup holders Saracens have been drawn against Toulon, Scarlets and Sale Sharks in next season's pool stages.

New Zealand international prop Ben Franks has committed his future to London Irish despite their relegation from the Aviva Premiership.

All Blacks fly-half Aaron Cruden will make his Super Rugby comeback for the Chiefs from the bench on Friday after suffering a neck injury during the second Test against Wales.

Australian scrum-half Trent Hodkinson has confirmed he has held talks with new England head coach Wayne Bennett over a potential switch of allegiance in time for this year's Four Nations Series.

Great Britain will face New Zealand in the pool stages of the Rio Olympics Rugby Sevens.

Hull FC coach Lee Radford is hoping Jake Connor has an off day when he faces his future employers in Thursday's Super League game at Huddersfield, live on Sky Sports 1 HD at 7.30pm.

Former New Zealand lock Ali Williams has announced he will come out of retirement and play for newly-crowned Top 14 champions Racing 92 next season.

It's just over three months until the Four Nations kicks off in the UK and the news coming out of Australia this week is of the possible eligibility and selection of Trent Hodkinson.

The draws for the Champions and Challenge Cups in 2016/2017 have been drawn - view all the pools here