Rugby News

Ben Youngs has urged England to continue rebuilding Twickenham into a fortress as they stand on the brink of a record 15th successive Test victory.

Munster moved to the top of the Guinness PRO12 table after squeezing past Edinburgh 10-9 in a scrappy affair at Myreside.

Eddie Jones says England were "awful" in their 19-16 win over France in their RBS Six Nations opener at Twickenham and he blames himself for the display.

A look at some of the key talking points ahead of Wales' Six Nations outing against Italy at Stadio Olimpico on Sunday (kick-off 2pm).

Joe Schmidt insists the "sluggish" start in Scotland that could blow Ireland's Six Nations championship hopes was not down to complacency.

The final round of the Anglo-Welsh Cup pool stages continued as Gloucester, Worcester and Newcastle all secured wins.

England registered a 15th successive Test victory to set a new national record in a 19-16 triumph over France but their unbeaten run under Eddie Jones was tested to the limit in a scruffy clash at Twickenham.

Scotland began the Six Nations with a victory for the first time since 2006 after a thrilling 27-22 win over Ireland at Murrayfield.

Jonathan Davies says Wales' Englishman-in-residence Alex King has restored the squad's attacking faith.

Sergio Parisse says Italy must keep their intensity for the full 80 minutes in this year's Six Nations, starting against Wales on Sunday.

England will face Argentina in the quarter-finals of the Sydney Sevens after pool wins over Kenya, Japan and series leaders South Africa.

Former South Africa captain Joost van der Westhuizen is in a critical condition in hospital as he continues to fight Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Former weightlifter Nicky Smith is ready to bear heavy expectations in his Six Nations debut for Wales.