Rugby News

Mark McCall says elite clubs' directors of rugby want "co-operation" and not a fight with England and Premiership Rugby.

Munster's James Cronin has been banned for four weeks for stamping on Leinster's Jamison Gibson-Park.

Hull Kingston Rovers have announced the signing of prop Nick Scruton from Wakefield Trinity Wildcats for the 2017 season.

Former Wales and Lions No 8 Andy Powell has opened up about his battle with depression.

Leicester have signed Argentina international flanker Tomas Leonardi in an effort to strengthen their back-row options after England hopeful Mike Williams broke an arm.

Sale centre Johnny Leota has been banned for two weeks, the Rugby Football Union has announced.

Henry Ker picks out some key performances from the weekend's Rugby.

Super League side Warrington Wolves have confirmed the departures of Ryan Bailey, Jordan Cox and Mitchell Dodds.

Glasgow Warriors have received a boost ahead of Friday's Champions Cup opener against Leicester with Stuart Hogg signing a new contract.

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw is to leave Gloucester at the end of the season to join Clermont Auvergne.

Former New Zealand players Dan Carter and Joe Rokocoko have attended a French Rugby Federation anti-doping hearing along with Racing 92 team-mate Juan Imhoff after traces of corticosteroids were found in their urine samp...

Joe Marler returns to the Harlequins front row for Thursday's Challenge Cup opener against Stade Francais, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7pm.

Connacht have announced the signing of Fijian-born back row forward Naulia Dawai on a two-year deal.

Australian forward Greg Bird has secured a return to the Catalans Dragons on a five-year contract.

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Wayne Bennett wants his England players to have a break from Super League to take part in an international weekend in the southern hemisphere in 2017.