Rugby News

St Helens have completed a deal with Gold Coast Titans that will see second rower Joe Greenwood move to the NRL in exchange for former Catalans Dragons back rower Zeb Taia.

Two former British and Irish Lions captains believe Owen Farrell should be considered as a candidate to lead this summer's tour to New Zealand.

Mako Vunipola is back in the England training squad ahead of Sunday's Six Nations game against Italy.

Scotland have welcomed back six injury doubts into their squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales.

Hull FC scrum-half Marc Sneyd has signed a two-year contract extension at the KCOM Stadium.

France have called up Stade Francais back-row Raphael Lakafia to replace Damien Chouly ahead of their Six Nations clash with Ireland on Saturday.

Super League's maiden World Club Series triumph has strengthened the Rugby Football League's hand as they step up negotiations for the 2018 event, according to chief executive Nigel Wood.

Italy coach Conor O'Shea has called up Leicester's Michele Rizzo to replace injured prop Dario Chistolini for the Six Nations meeting with defending champions England.

Salford winger Justin Carney is facing a disciplinary hearing after being accused of coming into contact with a match official.

Newcastle Falcons have signed Fiji international Josh Matavesi and younger brother Joel Matavesi for the start of the 2017-18 season.

Scotland head coach Vern Cotter has yet to decide who will captain the side for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Wales.

Will Greenwood says Richard Cockerill's move to Edinburgh is a sign of the times as rugby becomes more global.

Scrum-half Darren Allinson is returning to Bath next season after agreeing a two-year contract.

Worcester flanker Phil Dowson will retire at the end of the season to join Northampton's coaching staff, with Saints bosses backing rugby director Jim Mallinder's stewardship.

Will Greenwood picks his favourite moments from the week in rugby, including a referee making history in National League One.

Connacht have announced Kieran Keane has signed a three-year deal to take over as head coach next season.

Hat-tricks from the wingers, a continental midfield and try-scoring front rowers feature in our team of the week.

St Helens forward Joe Greenwood says he could not turn down the chance of an immediate move to Australia to play in the NRL.

Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond has been charged with verbally abusing match officials by the RFU.

Stuart Barnes reflects on a great Sunday for the Premiership's northern clubs, the third round of the Six Nations, and concerns over the wellbeing of international rugby in the southern hemisphere...

Richard Cockerill has been appointed head coach of Edinburgh Rugby and will take over at the start of next season on a two-year contract.

Billy Vunipola has admitted he is unlikely to play any part in England’s Six Nations campaign as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.