Rugby News
Hook snatches Gloucester draw
Sky Sports - 27 Jan 2017 23:59
Ex-Wales playmaker James Hook converted a 78th-minute try by replacement scrum-half Ben Vellacott to snatch a draw for Gloucester and deny Bath their first win in this season's Anglo-Welsh Cup.
Saracens blunt Scarlets fightback
Sky Sports - 27 Jan 2017 22:38
Saracens had to see off a second half revival from a young Scarlets side before sealing a 32-17 bonus-point victory in their Anglo-Welsh Cup clash at Parc y Scarlets.
Watson a doubt for France clash
Sky Sports - 27 Jan 2017 20:11
Anthony Watson is a doubt for England's RBS Six Nations opener against France a week on Saturday.
Young Gun: Jack Nay - Saracens flanker
The Rugby Paper - 27 Jan 2017 17:30
Jack Nay grew up watching Schalk Burger playing for the Springboks on television so to actually train with him took a while to get used to. Then it took a little longer to realise it would be more beneficial to draw from...
Six Nations preview
Sky Sports - 27 Jan 2017 16:22
The Six Nations Championship kicks off on Saturday as England attempt to win back-to-back titles for the first time since 2001.
Brough targets top-eight finish
Sky Sports - 27 Jan 2017 16:20
After predicting Huddersfield's struggles in 2016, Danny Brough is happy to deliver a more optimistic assessment of their prospects for this year.
Exeter add two for next season
The Rugby Paper - 27 Jan 2017 15:42
Exeter have strengthened their squad for next season with the double signing of Toby Salmon from Rotherham and Tom O'Flaherty from the Ospreys, both on two-year contracts. Salmon, a 23-year-old lock, has been playing in ...
Ashley-Cooper to leave Bordeaux
Sky Sports - 27 Jan 2017 14:35
Wallabies winger Adam Ashley-Cooper will leave Bordeaux-Begles at the end of the season after the club decided against extending his contract.
Mallett: Coaches closing the gap
Sky Sports - 27 Jan 2017 14:12
The magical coaching touch of Australia's Eddie Jones and New Zealanders Joe Schmidt and Vern Cotter is helping northern hemisphere rugby close the gap on its southern rivals.
Weekend Anglo-Welsh Cup teams
Sky Sports - 27 Jan 2017 13:32
Teams ahead of the weekend's Anglo-Welsh Cup including Exeter v Wasps on Saturday and Dragons v Newcastle on Sunday.
Jeff Probyn: RFU mustn't blame 'incomers' for increase in abuse of refs
The Rugby Paper - 27 Jan 2017 12:30
With the excitement of the closely-fought battles for Champions Cup quarter-final places in this year's competition, it would be easy to think that everything is fine with the game here in England - and generally speakin...
Shane Williams: Let's hear it for Howley's gamble on young guns
The Rugby Paper - 27 Jan 2017 12:30
I've said for a while that I would like to see a few new faces in the Wales squad for the forthcoming Six Nations, so I'm delighted that stand-in head coach Rob Howley has gambled with his selection, especially as I was ...
Toulon test for La Rochelle
Sky Sports - 27 Jan 2017 12:18
La Rochelle can snatch top spot in the Top 14 on Saturday when they attempt to add Toulon to their impressive list of victims on the road, live on Sky Sports 4 HD from 1.40pm.