Rugby News

With the news that Chris Ashton has been banned for 13 weeks for a biting offence, we look back at some of the worst biting incidents in sports.

Saracens winger Chris Ashton has been banned for 13 weeks after being found guilty of biting Northampton's Alex Waller.

Exeter Chiefs prop Tomas Francis has been banned for two weeks after pleading guilty to a charge of kicking Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care.

Pat Lambie has been named in a 31-strong South Africa squad for the Rugby Championship clashes with Australia and New Zealand.

The Rugby Football League have announced their three-man shortlist for the coveted Super League Man of Steel award.

Newcastle Falcons have signed centre Fred Burdon on a permanent deal following a successful trial period with the club.

Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal insists under-fire coach Diego Dominguez is not in his crosshairs after a poor start to the Top 14 season.

Leeds have drafted in Under 19 players Sam Hallas and Cameron Smith to their 19 man squad to face Leigh Centurions at Headingley Carnegie on Thursday.

Warrington's Grand Final hopes have suffered a major blow with the loss of forward Ben Currie due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

"Try or no try?" We've all become accustomed to asking ourselves this question when a player goes over the line these days.

Northampton have signed Tonga international back Nafi Tuitavake.

Henry Ker assesses the domestic performances of some potential Lions candidates.