Rugby News

Head coach Eddie Jones says he will try to find out if there is any reason for England's poor recent record in Wales ahead of Saturday's massive Six Nations clash.

Italy talisman Sergio Parisse faces a battle to recover from a neck injury in time to face Ireland in Rome on Saturday.

Scott Quinnell, Will Greenwood, Rory Lawson and Alan Quinlan pick their Home Nations team of the weekend with one eye on the Lions tour to New Zealand.

Argentina scrum-half Tomas Cubelli faces up to six months on the sidelines after rupturing a patellar tendon in his knee during a pre-season match for the Brumbies.

Scotland and Wales have four players a piece in our team of the week as the Six Nations threw up some gripping contests on the opening weekend.

Ireland may not risk Johnny Sexton against Italy despite the fly-half being close to full fitness.

Eddie Jones has warned England they risk defeat if they start Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales as slowly as they did against France.

The rugby community was in mourning on Monday following the news that Joost van der Westhuizen passed away.

Former South Africa captain Joost van der Westhuizen has died losing his six-years battle with motor neurone disease. Van der Westhuizen, who was 45, won the World Cup with the Springboks in 1995. Regarded as one of the ...

Harlequins have agreed a deal to sign scrum-half Dave Lewis from Exeter Chiefs for next season.

Former South Africa captain Joost van der Westhuizen has died at the age of 45 after a battle with motor neurone disease.

Stuart Barnes reviews the opening weekend of the Six Nations, where bonus points made a low-key introduction and France showed signs of a return to their unpredictable ways…

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Glasgow Warriors have signed Scotland international centre Huw Jones ahead of the 2017/18 season.

Northampton have signed Australia centre Rob Horne for next season.

Tom Varndell has signed a contract extension with Bristol Rugby.

All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has been suspended following a positive drugs test, New Zealand Rugby has revealed.

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Sir Clive Woodward says Elliot Daly's England future is in midfield after his fine display in Saturday's Six Nations victory over France at Twickenham.

1. Kyle Trainor – Fantastic leader who brings his international experience to the squad. Very vocal and very much a player who leads by example. A key cog in the Bristol squad. 2. Rob Webber – Such a great lad off th...

Wales will hope Dan Biggar and George North can shrug off knocks before Saturday's Six Nations showdown against England.