Rugby News

Tristan Renaud previews the Africa 1 conference, which also includes the Japanese Sunwolves.

Taulupe Faletau has conceded that his place in the Wales back-row is no longer assured given the form of the other players in the squad.

Wigan head coach Shaun Wane admits his side cannot afford to slip up when they return to Betfred Super League action against Widnes this weekend.

Shaun Edwards has pinpointed Wales' error which allowed England's Elliot Daly to score the match-winning try in Cardiff 10 days ago.

Ireland kicking coach Richie Murphy insists fly-half Johnny Sexton is not guaranteed a starting place, even if he is fit.

Gordon Reid has urged Scotland's front-row to stand up to Wales not be "bullied" in Saturday's Six Nations match at Murrayfield.

Yorkshire Carnegie have signed winger Tom Arscott for the remainder of the season only a month after the wing was sacked by Sale Sharks. The 29-year-old saw his contract at the AJ Bell come to an early end after he leake...

England scrum coach Neal Hatley says it is "fantastic" to have prop Mako Vunipola back in contention for Sunday's Six Nations game against Italy.

To be the first player to score 100 National League tries and everything else that came my way was beyond any expectations when I first started out. It was purely chance I got involved in the sport at all. I'd stayed ove...

Super Rugby returns to our screens on Thursday morning and there have been plenty of comings and goings during the close season.

Tristan Renaud previews the Australian conference, where Super Rugby gets underway on Thursday.

Phil Clarke is back with his best tries from a pulsating weekend of World Club Series and Super League action.

Francois Louw and Kahn Fotuali'i will both appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel in Bristol tonight. The pair have been cited for separate incidences that occurred during the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Ha...

Owen Farrell has emerged as a candidate to captain the Lions this summer according to one of the game's most revered figures. Jim Telfer, a four-tour Lions veteran as player, coach and head coach, believes England's matc...

Worcester have secured the signing of Jersey Reds tighthead Simon Kerrod. The 24-year-old began his career with Blue Bulls U19s and went on to represent the Sharks at both U19s and U21s level. He moved to Jersey at the s...

Newcastle Falcons' recruitment plans for next season have advanced with the news that Fijian international Josh Matavesi and younger brother Joel have both signed for the club. Josh, 26, is a 17-times-capped centre who w...

Bath have announced that scrum-half Darren Allinson has agreed a deal to re-join the Club on a two-year contract from the start of next season. The 29-year-old joined Bath from London Irish in November on a short-term lo...

Sir Clive Woodward says relegation should be introduced to the Six Nations, accusing Italy of becoming “soft and complacent”.

Phil Dowson will retire from rugby at the end of the season to take up the role of Assistant Coach with former club Northampton Saints. Dowson has made 35 appearances for Worcester since making the move from Franklin’s...

Richard Cockerill has been confirmed as head coach of Edinburgh from the start of next season. As revealed in the Fissler Files on Sunday, the former Leicester boss has signed a two-year deal and will relocate to Scotlan...

Hutch shares his Superbru guesses for Round 1 of this year's Super Rugby.

The Rugby Football League has vowed to clamp down on unsportsmanlike behaviour after a spate of ball-throwing incidents.