Rugby News

The RFU have announced that Sale Sharks rugby director Steve Diamond has been handed a six-week ban.

Wales star Liam Williams says it would be a career "pinnacle" if he is selected for the British and Irish Lions squad later this year.

Friday's Betfred Super League match between Wigan and Widnes at the DW Stadium has fallen victim to Storm Doris.

Three key battles in Thursday night's clash at KCOM Stadium as Hull FC host the Dragons, live on Sky Sports 2.

1. Hoovering My girlfriend may disagree but I like to think I do my fair share of tidying up. One thing I absolutely hate though is hoovering, it gives me a bad back and it's as boring as hell. Obviously being a Gloucest...

Leicester will aim to maintain their Aviva Premiership play-off push on Friday - but they face a considerable task.

The Rugby Football League (RFL) has signed up to a fraud detection system to ensure the sport is free from breaches of its gambling laws.

Johnny Sexton returns to the Ireland starting line-up for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with France in Dublin.

Team news ahead of Friday's Super League clashes, including Warrington v Castleford and Leigh v St Helens.

England are unconcerned by the inside knowledge acquired by Italy's coaching team as they seek to claim a 17th successive victory in Sunday's Six Nations clash at Twickenham.

A court case to hear Castleford's legal action against former player Denny Solomona is set to be adjourned, raising the prospect of an out-of-court settlement.

A court case to hear Castleford's legal action against former player Denny Solomona is set to be adjourned, raising the prospect of an out-of-court settlement.

Munster are looking to cement their place at the top of the PRO12 standings when they take on Scarlets at Thomond Park.

Scotland have made five changes to their team for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Wales, with John Barclay captaining the team in the absence of Greig Laidlaw.

France have made three changes to their starting line-up for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.

Bath teenage sensation No.8 Zach Mercer will captain England U20s against Italy as they chase their third win of the tournament. Mercer, who is enjoying a breakthrough season in the Premiership for the West Country, take...

Steve Diamond has been banned for six weeks for verbally abusing the match officials after Sale's Anglo-Welsh Cup game against Harlequins on February 3. Diamond, who pleaded guilty, will serve three of those weeks immedi...

England have dropped Jonathan Joseph ahead of their Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham on Sunday. Eddie Jones has retained 24 players ahead of the team announcement on Friday and there is no room for the Bath ...

When it comes to the lengths New Zealand will go to turn over the Lions there are none with better first-hand knowledge than Brian O'Driscoll. The captain of the ill-fated 2005 Lions saw no more than a minute of action i...

During the wash-up over the raging tidal wave of emotions unleashed in Cardiff all week, Wales found it necessary to deny that Ross Moriarty's withdrawal had been pre-planned. It remains as inexplicable now as it did eig...

Bristol have announced the appointment of Conor McPhillips as an assistant coach for next season.

Wigan will be aiming to take their impressive World Club Series form into their domestic campaign when they return to Betfred Super League action against Widnes on Friday.