Rugby News
Johnson 'an option for Tigers'
Sky Sports - 5 Jan 2017 00:15
Aaron Mauger expects Martin Johnson to be considered as a potential replacement for sacked Leicester boss Richard Cockerill.
RFL reveal Bradford criteria
Sky Sports - 5 Jan 2017 21:24
Any new owners of a revived Bradford would have to provide personal guarantees the team will fulfil all their fixtures over the next three years.
Guinness PRO12 2016/17: Round 13 Predictions
The Rugby Blog - 5 Jan 2017 17:00
Keith Mackenzie shares his Superbru predictions for Round 13 of the Guinness PRO12
Friday's PRO12 teams
Sky Sports - 5 Jan 2017 15:10
Johnny Sexton makes a return to the Leinster line-up after recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in November.
Newcastle v Bath preview
Sky Sports - 5 Jan 2017 15:08
England international Anthony Watson makes his first start since October when Bath visit Newcastle Falcons on Friday.
Mellor seals Huddersfield move
Sky Sports - 5 Jan 2017 14:20
Huddersfield Giants have signed back-rower Alex Mellor on a three-year contract following the liquidation of Bradford Bulls.
Mellor and Welham depart Bulls
Sky Sports - 5 Jan 2017 14:20
The break-up of the Bradford team continued on Thursday with back-row forward Alex Mellor joining Huddersfield and former Hull KR centre Kris Welham signing for Salford.
Brendan Gallagher's ten to watch in 2017
The Rugby Paper - 5 Jan 2017 12:32
Ardie Savea, above: Outrageously gifted All Blacks flanker and younger brother of Julian. Combines at bit of Michael Jones and Jerry Collins. Put all that together consistently for 80 minutes and the world is his oyster....
Nick Cain's wishes and expectations for rugby in 2017
The Rugby Paper - 5 Jan 2017 12:31
Rugby Union in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland has a host of reasons to be cheerful in 2017. At the apex of any survey of the New Year is a Lions squad which should have the talent, and the experience, to become the...
Thomas Young not quitting Wasps for Wales bid
The Rugby Paper - 5 Jan 2017 08:30
In-form openside Thomas Young says he is at Wasps for the long haul and will not be swayed by Gatland's Law in a bid to boost his chances of an international call-up by Wales. Young, 24, who learned at the shoulder of Au...