Rugby News

Hull FC became the first side to confirm a Super League play-off semi-final berth thanks to a convincing victory against Catalans Dragons, inspired by half-back Marc Sneyd.

St Helens have criticised the game's disciplinary procedure after being thwarted in their attempts to overturn two-match suspensions imposed on two of their players.

All of Saturday's Super League team news as Warrington Wolves face Castleford Tigers in the Super 8s and London Bronchos host Leeds Rhinos in the Qualifiers.

Scotland head coach-in-waiting Gregor Townsend admits he is "incredibly proud" to be taking over the national team - but first he wants to deal with some unfinished business at Glasgow.

The boys are back to preview the week's rugby league action while looking back at the first round of Super 8s action.

In the Super 8s Qualifiers two First Utility Super League sides, Salford and Hull KR, are both looking to get back to winning ways in Round 3 on Friday night.  

St Helens coach Keiron Cunningham is predicting fireworks as his side jostle with Wigan for a top-two finish in Super League.

Saracens have confirmed they will play Harlequins at Wembley Stadium on Saturday April 8, 2017, as 'Derby Day' returns.

South Africa have made five changes for their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 4.

A number of Australia players have shaved their heads ahead of the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand, in support of team-mate Christian Lealiifano who has leukaemia.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen believes Australia will be feeling the pressure heading into their Rugby Championship clash with the All Blacks on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 3HD.

Catalans Dragons winger Pat Richards has been forced to retire prematurely.