Rugby News

An autopsy has revealed that Irish rugby great Anthony Foley died of an "acute pulmonary edema".

An emotional Peter O’Mahony has paid a heartfelt tribute to "the man, the friend, the coach and the brother" that Munster have lost following the passing of head coach Anthony Foley.

England captain Dylan Hartley could return from injury when Northampton take on Castres in Saturday's European Champions Cup clash, live on Sky Sports.

Gregor Townsend spoke of "a tough week for world rugby" as Glasgow Warriors prepare to face Munster following the death of Anthony Foley.

Morne Steyn has been drafted into the Stade Francais starting line-up for their clash with Timisoara Saracens on Thursday night.

The Barbarians have included seven Kiwis in their squad for their game against South Africa as they look to pile more pain on the Springboks just a week before they face England.

Salford captain Tommy Lee has joined St Helens on a two-year contract.

Director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has confirmed Munster’s Champions Cup game against Glasgow Warriors will go ahead on Saturday at Thomond Park following the death of head coach Anthony Foley last weekend.

Todd Blackadder is excited by the renewal of Bath's rivalry with Bristol as the teams clash in the Challenge Cup on Thursday night, live on Sky Sports.

Gloucester have completed the signing of former Australian international prop Salesi Ma’afu after he was released by the Cardiff Blues.

Former Ireland scrum-half Tomas O'Leary has joined Top 14 side Montpellier on a short-term deal.

New Zealand will break the 59-year-old record of 17 successive tier-one Test victories if they defeat Australia in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup Test in Auckland, live on Sky Sports.

Stuart Lancaster has spoken of his shock at the sudden death of Munster head coach Anthony Foley in Paris on Saturday night.

Super League have announced that Magic Weekend will return to St James' Park for the 2017 edition, live on Sky Sports.

Dan Carter says he has "full confidence" rugby union is a clean sport in the wake of his own doping exoneration.