Rugby News

1. Mako Vunipola - Known as 'Bacon Ears'. My old housemate is not shy of a KFC. An awesome person to have on and off the pitch. Great carrier, powerful and skilful! 2. Jamie George - I know nothing about throwing but I k...

Munster defeated Leinster 29-17 at Thomond Park to extend their lead at the top of the Guinness PRO12 to five points.

Greg Eden scored a hat-trick as Castleford registered a 42-10 thrashing of last season's Challenge Cup champions Hull FC.

A second-half blitz helped Featherstone kick off their pre-season fixtures with a 38-14 victory over Halifax.

Bristol recorded their first Aviva Premiership win of the season after sinking fellow strugglers Worcester 28-20 despite having centre Tusi Pisi sent off.

Seventeen points from Steven Shingler ensured Cardiff Blues won a keenly contested Guinness PRO12 derby meeting with Newport Gwent Dragons 27-16 at a sold-out Arms Park.

Batley overturned a half-time deficit to record a 28-18 win over Championship rivals Dewsbury on Boxing Day.

A Tom Johnstone hat-trick helped Wakefield to a 30-6 win over Leeds Rhinos at Headingley on Monday.

2017 promises to be another great year for British sport. With the Premier League, Sky Bet Championship, a Lions tour, major championship golf, Formula 1 and England cricket - Sky Sports has it covered in 2017.