Rugby News

Warren Gatland has plenty to ponder ahead of naming his coaching team in December with the likes of Joe Schmidt, Paul Gustard, Rob Howley and Andy Farrell all in the mix.

Sky Sports rugby analyst Will Greenwood believes England captain Dylan Hartley is the right choice to lead the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand next summer.

Former Leigh favourite Ryan Brierley has been warned to "lay low" by Huddersfield coach Rick Stone ahead of the two sides' crucial Qualifiers fixture on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 2.

"I'm back".  That's what Michael Jordan said when he announced his return to basketball in March 1995.  He had been out of the game for about 18 months while pursuing another challenge in baseball. 

Glasgow and Scotland forward Adam Ashe will be out for the rest of the year after undergoing hip surgery.

Stuart Barnes says that attack is the best form of defence for the British and Irish Lions when they take on New Zealand in 2017.

Rob Howley has been appointed Wales head coach while Warren Gatland undertakes his role with the British and Irish Lions for the next 10 months. 

With Warren Gatland announced as Lions coach for next year's tour of New Zealand, we look at candidates to join his coaching set-up.

Bath have announced the signing of Wales international wing Aled Brew on a short-term contract.

Warren Gatland has been 'unveiled' as the Head Coach of the British and Irish Lions.

Warren Gatland will lead the British and Irish Lions for a second time after he was confirmed as head coach for the 2017 tour to New Zealand.

Leigh forward Sam Barlow has been handed a four-year ban for obstructing a doping control officer, the Rugby Football League has announced.

The British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand may still be a speck on the horizon, but the debate on who should be on the plane in 2017 is gathering momentum.

England international Jack Reed has been forced to retire after suffering a persistent shoulder injury. 

Australian police have launched a major investigation into allegations of match-fixing in the National Rugby League.

England fly-half George Ford can be as good as New Zealand legend Dan Carter, according to Bath coach Todd Blackadder.

Warren Gatland will lead the British and Irish Lions on next summer's tour to New Zealand, it is expected to be confirmed on Wednesday.