Rugby News

England forward Elliott Whitehead has extended his contract with Canberra Raiders until the end of 2018 after a positive first season in the NRL.

London Irish have opened talks with Hounslow council over the possibility of sharing Brentford's proposed new stadium at Lionel Road.

Leigh on fire, more tries for Solomona and where next for Benji Marshall, feature in this week's Set of Six.

Northampton have signed Argentina centre Juan Pablo Estelles ahead of the new Premiership season.

Jenna Brooks wraps up all the big stories coming out of the NRL as Jarryd Hayne snatches a last-minute victory for the Titans while Cronulla's stumble continues in a round of big upsets.

Four of St Helens' youngsters have extended their contracts at the club, delighting head coach Keiron Cunningham.

Canberra Raiders moved up to third in the NRL standings after a 22-8 win over leaders Melbourne on Monday.

Michael Cheika fired up the war of words with his New Zealand counterpart Steve Hansen on Monday, saying the All Blacks rate the Wallabies as having no chance of winning this weekend's Rugby Championship opener.