Rugby News

England's look set to welcome back Mako Vunipola and Anthony Watson for the clash against Italy, with Billy Vunipola potentially available for their final Six Nations against Ireland.

England captain Dylan Hartley insists he has no issue with being replaced despite making his briefest appearance yet under Eddie Jones.

England prop Mako Vunipola has been left out of Eddie Jones’ training squad as they prepare to face Italy in the Six Nations but Anthony Watson is fit to return.

Phil Clarke looks back on the week's Betfred Super League action and picks his five favourite tries.

Will Greenwood, Scott Quinnell, Rory Lawson and Alan Quinlan pick out their individual Lions XVs based on the weekend's Six Nations action.

Sam Tomkins acknowledges Betfred Super League champions Wigan Warriors go into this weekend’s Dacia World Club Series fixture with Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks as the underdogs.

Prop Mike Cooper refuses to accept there is a big gulf between Super League teams and NRL sides as Warrington Wolves prepare to entertain Brisbane Broncos this weekend.

Simon Berghan thinks Scotland can overcome their injury issues and bounce back from Sunday's agonising defeat against France.

There was plenty of action this weekend as the second round of the Six Nations delivered some brilliant performances.

The Betfred Super League season kicked off with a bang with wins for Castleford, St Helens, Catalans, Wiganm, Hull FC and Huddersfield.

Wales and Ireland dominate our team of the week, but there is room for a rampaging No 8 from the Under 20 Six Nations.

Former Sale player Tom Arscott has received a written warning over the passing of inside information to his brother Luke before a Premiership match.

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw has returned to Gloucester to undergo further assessment after injuring his ankle against France.

Jono Gibbes has signed a two-year contract to become Ulster head coach ahead of the 2017/18 season.

Sir Clive Woodward says England's victory over Wales on Saturday has convinced him of their claims to win the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

1. Sone Taumalolo – My old Chiefs mate brings fear into the opposition but he's actually a gentle giant and a very nice guy. Scores a lot of tries for a prop too. 2. Dane Coles – He's transformed the hooker role into...

Alun Wyn Jones wants Wales to regroup and improve as they build towards a resumption of Six Nations business in two weeks' time.