Rugby News
Aviva Premiership 2016/17: Round 13 Predictions
The Rugby Blog - 6 Jan 2017 11:00
Here are Hutch's Superbru predictions for the next round of Aviva Premiership matches this weekend.
Dragons sink struggling Treviso
Sky Sports - 6 Jan 2017 23:29
Newport Gwent Dragons grabbed their first win of 2017 and their fourth of the Guinness PRO12 season as they comfortably beat Benetton Treviso 26-8 at Rodney Parade.
Falcons fightback stuns Bath
Sky Sports - 6 Jan 2017 22:52
Newcastle scored two late tries as they overturned a 12-point deficit to beat Bath 24-22 in the Aviva Premiership.
Leinster run riot against Zebre
Sky Sports - 6 Jan 2017 22:10
Jonathan Sexton made a winning return as Leinster dominated Guinness PRO12 strugglers Zebre in a 70-6 bonus-point victory.
Cockerill lands Toulon post
Sky Sports - 6 Jan 2017 19:50
Former Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill has joined Toulon as a consultant until the end of the season
Toronto eye Bradford Bulls spot
Sky Sports - 6 Jan 2017 19:45
Newly-formed Toronto Wolfpack would be ready to step in and take Bradford's place in the Kingstone Press Championship if given the chance, says head coach Paul Rowley.
Saturday's Premiership teams
Sky Sports - 6 Jan 2017 17:00
All the team news for Saturday's Aviva Premiership clashes including Saracens v Exeter Chiefs.
Glasgow v Cardiff Blues preview
Sky Sports - 6 Jan 2017 16:40
Jonny Gray returns to skipper Glasgow Warriors for Saturday's Guinness PRO12 fixture against Cardiff Blues at Scotstoun.
Wasps v Leicester preview
Sky Sports - 6 Jan 2017 15:44
James Haskell is set for a return to action after more than six months out having been named in the Wasps squad to take on Leicester Tigers on Sunday.
Sky Live: Racing 92 v Munster
Sky Sports - 6 Jan 2017 15:35
Racing 92 will honour the memory of Munster legend Anthony Foley ahead of Saturday's rescheduled Champions Cup tie in Paris.
Priestland signs new Bath deal
Sky Sports - 6 Jan 2017 15:10
Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland has signed a new contract with Bath.
Sky Live: Ospreys v Connacht
Sky Sports - 6 Jan 2017 14:29
The Ospreys will move to the top of the Guinness PRO12 table if they defeat defending champions Connacht on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 1.15pm.
Priestland one of three to pen new Bath deal
The Rugby Paper - 6 Jan 2017 14:27
Welsh fly-half Rhys Priestland has ended months of transfer speculation as he is one of three backs to sign a new contract to remain at the Rec. Priestland’s future was up in the air as the two-year contract he signed ...
Bristol second-row joins Blues
The Rugby Paper - 6 Jan 2017 13:24
The Cardiff Blues have brought in Bristol's Welsh-qualified second-row BJ Edwards on a short-term loan deal. Edwards joined Bristol in the summer from Australian side Eastern Suburbs having previously represented Queensl...
Robshaw doubt for Six Nations
Sky Sports - 6 Jan 2017 13:12
England flanker Chris Robshaw could be a doubt for the Six Nations because of a shoulder injury he suffered against Worcester.
Saints sign South African lock
The Rugby Paper - 6 Jan 2017 13:05
Northampton have signed promising English-qualified second-row David Ribbans from the South African side Western Province. The 21-year-old is 6ft 8in tall and weighs in at 116kg and arrives on the back of an impressive s...
Clare leaves Bulls for Leigh
Sky Sports - 6 Jan 2017 12:35
Promoted Leigh have announced the signing of Bradford winger James Clare on a two-year contract.
Jeff Probyn: Offer proper protection for all... or the game could die
The Rugby Paper - 6 Jan 2017 12:30
As the repercussions of George North's concussion story look set to rumble on through the New Year, now is surely the time to look at the bigger issue. As bad as concussion is, it's just one of a number of injuries rugby...
Peter Jackson: I see a man on a tractor roaring in to lead Lions
The Rugby Paper - 6 Jan 2017 12:30
Now 2017 has dawned, no New Year would be complete without a few gongs inspired by the events of the old one. How many of the winners have the nerve to collect their award is anyone's guess… Nigel Farrage chamber pot f...
Six new faces for Jaguares
Sky Sports - 6 Jan 2017 12:14
The Jaguares have named six newcomers in their 44-man squad for the 2017 Super Rugby season.
Kelly set for bow against KR
Sky Sports - 6 Jan 2017 11:51
Albert Kelly will make his first appearance for Hull FC on Sunday against the club he left in acrimonious circumstances at the end of last season.
Fiji fly-half joins Rebels
Sky Sports - 6 Jan 2017 11:48
Fiji international fly-half Ben Volavola has signed a one-year contract with the Melbourne Rebels following an unsuccessful stint in New Zealand with the Crusaders.