Rugby News

Worcester flanker Alafoti Fa'osiliva has been banned for one week after pleading guilty to a charge of striking.

South Africa have made two changes to their starting line-up ahead of the must-win Rugby Championship clash with New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday.

Ardie Savea will make his first start for New Zealand when they face South Africa in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

The idea of a new world club championship is closer to becoming reality, with World Rugby hopeful of agreeing a new global calendar by the end of the year.

Wigan coach Shaun Wane has cast doubt on whether England captain Sean O'Loughlin will play in the upcoming Four Nations Series.

Barrie McDermott and Terry O'Connor are back with their biggest hits from round of the Super League Super 8s and Qualifiers.

Hull FC are looking to end their Challenge Cup hangover when they face Wakefield on Thursday night, live on Sky Sports 1.

Phil Clarke is back to pick his favourite five tries from the latest round of Super 8s and Qualifiers.

Young Australian rugby league player Meaalofa Te'o has become a viral media hit across the world at the age of nine after displaying his skills on the pitch where he scores tries for fun.

There were some impressive performances over the second weekend of club rugby - here is who furthered their cause to start for the Lions next year.

Tana Umaga has been appointed assistant coach of the Maori All Blacks for their end of season tour that will take them to the United States, Ireland and England.

Former New Zealand international Filo Tiatia has replaced Mark Hammett as head coach of Japan's Sunwolves Super Rugby side.