Rugby News

St Helens coach Keiron Cunningham admits his side are handily placed for a tilt at Old Trafford after beating Castleford 40-16 to clinch a semi-final spot.

Newport Gwent Dragons got off the mark in the Guinness PRO12 with a narrow 11-6 victory over Italians Zebre.

Edinburgh bounced back from a heavy opening-day loss to post a workmanlike 20-9 Guinness PRO12 win over the Scarlets in dismal conditions at Murrayfield.

Worcester held on for a gripping 23-23 Aviva Premiership draw against Gloucester after their flanker Alafoti Faosiliva was sent off at Sixways.

Warrington had no trouble maintaining top spot in First Utility Super League with an emphatic victory over neighbours Widnes.

Kallum Watkins continued his fine late-season form to help Leeds to a 32-0 win over spirited part-timers Batley that all but secures their survival.

Wigan kept alive their hopes of winning the League Leader's Shield with a battling 18-12 victory over treble-chasing Hull FC at the KCOM Stadium.

Cardiff Blues edged out Munster 24-23 in a cracking Guinness PRO12 contest that went right down to the wire at Irish Independent Park.

The Welsh Rugby Union have named a seven-strong list of players who will compete for only three wildcard spots in Rob Howley's Wales squad for the upcoming Autumn internationals.

Andy Cosslett has been nominated to become the next chairman of the Rugby Football Union.

Ulster's Rob Lyttle has been been promoted to the starting line-up after an impressive debut from the bench last week.

George North will make his first start of the season for Northampton against Bristol while Greg Holmes starts for Exeter against Saracens

Former All Black Justin Marshall discusses the Lions tour, and previews this weekend's Rugby Championship clashes on Sky Sports.

Luke Charteris will make his Premiership debut for Bath while Manu Tuilagi misses Leicester's clash with Wasps.

Huddersfield are aiming to put Leigh's celebrations on hold when they meet in the Super 8s Qualifiers on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 2.

Hutch shares his SuperBru predictions for Round 2 of the Aviva Premiership.

Glasgow will run out on the new artificial pitch at Scotstoun Stadium for the first time when they host Leinster on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 3 HD.

Relinquishing a 10-point lead with 10 minutes remaining in their first Super Rugby Championship clash against South Africa has helped Argentina in their preparations for their match against New Zealand, according to capt...

South Africa captain Adriaan Strauss says his side have to ensure Australia aren't given free rein at the breakdown in Saturday's Rugby Championship Test, live on Sky Sports 3 HD.

Hooker James Segeyaro has committed his future to Leeds until the end of 2018 after deciding not to exercise an opt-out clause in his contract.

Tim Sheens is to quit his job as Salford director of rugby at the end of the season to take over as Hull KR coach.

The Rugby Championship returns this weekend, with the Pumas in New Zealand and the Springboks in Australia.