Rugby News
Jones could choose new captain
Sky Sports - 19 Jan 2017 01:44
Head coach Eddie Jones has indicated Dylan Hartley could face competition for the England captaincy in the near future.
Sale sack Tom Arscott
The Rugby Paper - 19 Jan 2017 20:03
Sale Sharks have today terminated the contract of Tom Arscott with immediate effect following a disciplinary investigation and hearing. The winger is believed to be the player to have leaked Sale's tactics ahead of their...
Sale terminate Arscott contract
Sky Sports - 19 Jan 2017 20:00
Sale Sharks have terminated the contract of Tom Arscott with immediate effect after a disciplinary investigation and hearing.
Perez: Toronto just the start
Sky Sports - 19 Jan 2017 18:20
Toronto Wolfpack founder Eric Perez thinks the club are poised to make a huge impact on rugby league.
Room 101: Christian Wade - Wasps wing
The Rugby Paper - 19 Jan 2017 17:30
1. Brussels sprouts I tasted one once as a kid and spat it out before I swallowed it. I didn't like the taste or the texture. If they were lightly battered, I might be prepared to give them another go. They used to dip v...
Glasgow tactics anger Murray
Sky Sports - 19 Jan 2017 16:41
Conor Murray believes Glasgow Warriors crossed the line in their tactics to target him during Munster's Champions Cup win last weekend and feels fortunate to have avoided serious injury.
Montpellier v Saints preview
Sky Sports - 19 Jan 2017 16:40
Nemani Nadolo says Montpellier are aiming to restore pride in their jersey when they take on Saints in the Champions Cup.
Hartley 'could be Lions captain'
Sky Sports - 19 Jan 2017 16:11
Ireland captain Rory Best believes Dylan Hartley's latest ban will not scupper the hooker's chances of leading the Lions in New Zealand this summer.
Bulls ruling 'least worst option'
Sky Sports - 19 Jan 2017 16:09
The Rugby Football League says the decision to keep Bradford in the 2017 Kingstone Press Championship was the "least worst option" at their disposal.
Lancaster wants home advantage
Sky Sports - 19 Jan 2017 15:59
Stuart Lancaster says the opportunity to secure a home tie in the European Champions Cup quarter-finals is "a big driver" for Leinster.
Chisholm confirms Bradford exit
Sky Sports - 19 Jan 2017 13:47
Dane Chisholm has confirmed he not will be part of the new Bradford club and described the way the players have been treated as "absolutely appalling".
Sky Live: Castres v Leinster
Sky Sports - 19 Jan 2017 13:04
Leinster will secure a home quarter-final in the Champions Cup if they record a sixth successive win over Castres on Friday, live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 7.30pm.
Rugby for Dummies: How and Where to Catch the Fever
The Rugby Paper - 19 Jan 2017 12:58
There is nothing quite as exciting, and perhaps mystifying, as the ye old game of rugby. While it might pure heaven for the ardent fan to watch to watch 30 guys chase a ball, to the uninitiated newcomer the sport can be ...
Joseph: Forget 2015 heroics
Sky Sports - 19 Jan 2017 12:30
Japan coach Jamie Joseph wants to forget the country's astonishing 2015 World Cup run as he looks to create his own blueprint for the future.
Jeff Probyn: Modern referees are paid professionals, so act like it
The Rugby Paper - 19 Jan 2017 12:29
Sometimes you get things wrong and then, when you realise and try to even things up for those you feel you have wronged, it often really opens up a can of worms. I was at Saracens vs Exeter last week and saw the biggest ...
Cotter delighted with changes
Sky Sports - 19 Jan 2017 09:30
Scotland head coach Vern Cotter reckons the new Six Nations bonus-point system will encourage attacking rugby.
Former Tiger Odogwu glad he jumped ship to Sharks
The Rugby Paper - 19 Jan 2017 08:31
When Paolo Odogwu scored for Sale against Leicester in October it was a moment of personal satisfaction for the 19-year-old speedster who once cut a frustrated figure at the Midlands club's academy. Fed up with a lack of...
Injury tide turning in favour of Catt at last
The Rugby Paper - 19 Jan 2017 08:30
Bath loosehead prop Nathan Catt is ready to end 18 months of injury hell by seizing the day to claim a first England cap. Catt, who first came to prominence in the England U20s side that reached the 2008 Junior World Cup...
RFU to tighten residency rule
Sky Sports - 19 Jan 2017 00:14
The Rugby Football Union will consider imposing its own five-year residency rule on England if World Rugby fails to increase the existing level for eligibility.