Rugby News
Kurtley Beale to leave Wasps
The Rugby Paper - 9 Mar 2017 18:49
Wasps have confirmed today that Kurtley Beale will return to Australia at the end of the season, following the conclusion of his one-year deal with the club. Following recent conversations with Australia Head Coach Micha...
Clubs, players may face bankruptcy
Sky Sports - 9 Mar 2017 08:00
Professional football clubs and their players - past and present - may face bankruptcy over the non-payment of taxes, which could total up to £100m.
Mako: Tough love key to recovery
Sky Sports - 9 Mar 2017 01:20
Mako Vunipola says his father’s tough love and the family’s strong genes have enabled himself and brother Billy to return from injury for the final two matches of England's Six Nations campaign.
Wasps make pitch demand
Sky Sports - 9 Mar 2017 20:10
Wasps have asked Coventry City to pay half of the bill to repair the Ricoh Arena pitch following their Checkatrade Trophy semi-final victory against Wycombe.
Cotter hushes history talk
Sky Sports - 9 Mar 2017 19:10
Vern Cotter has warned his Scotland players to forget about making history if they want to complete a fairy-tale Six Nations.
Wales v Ireland in focus
Sky Sports - 9 Mar 2017 18:50
Wales will attempt to get their faltering Six Nations campaign back on track when they face Ireland at the Principality Stadium on Friday.
Beale confirms Wasps exit
Sky Sports - 9 Mar 2017 17:32
Wasps have confirmed Kurtley Beale will return to Australia at the end of the season, following the conclusion of his one-year deal with the club.
Room 101: Ted Stagg - Caldy hooker
The Rugby Paper - 9 Mar 2017 17:30
1. Littering I just don't see the point of throwing rubbish on the floor when everywhere you go there is a bin to put your litter in. There is simply no excuse for it; it is lazy and pointless, shows a lack of respect an...
Scots change one for Triple Crown challenge
The Rugby Paper - 9 Mar 2017 17:23
Scotland head coach Vern Cotter has made one change to his starting line-up to face England at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday. Edinburgh back-row Hamish Watson returns to the front-line having started the opening two rou...
Chase 'will get his chance'
Sky Sports - 9 Mar 2017 16:21
Rangi Chase has fallen down the pecking order at Castleford after being disciplined, says coach Daryl Powell.
Roof closed for Wales-Ireland
Sky Sports - 9 Mar 2017 16:00
Wales and Ireland have agreed to play Friday night's Six Nations clash with the Principality Stadium roof closed.
McBryde: Players must knuckle down
Sky Sports - 9 Mar 2017 15:38
Robin McBryde said he "felt hurt" by Wales' defeat at the hands of Scotland last month but is confident they will bounce back against Ireland in Cardiff on Friday.
Leeds v Catalans preview
Sky Sports - 9 Mar 2017 14:45
Catalans are aiming to increase the pressure on Leeds when they travel to Headingley seeking a fourth successive win over the Rhinos.
Farrell a doubt for England
Sky Sports - 9 Mar 2017 14:25
Owen Farrell is a doubt for England's Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland after suffering a knee injury in training.
Sky Live: Hull FC v St Helens
Sky Sports - 9 Mar 2017 14:00
Danny Houghton will make his 250th appearance for Hull FC in Friday's Betfred Super League clash with St Helens, live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 7.30pm.
Watson starts for Scotland
Sky Sports - 9 Mar 2017 13:49
Scotland flanker Hamish Watson has been recalled to the starting XV to face England in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Brierley braced for backlash
Sky Sports - 9 Mar 2017 13:30
Former Leigh favourite Ryan Brierley is bracing himself for a barracking as he prepares to face his old club for the first time since his acrimonious departure.
Sanconnie handed France debut
Sky Sports - 9 Mar 2017 12:47
France coach Guy Noves has made four changes for Saturday's Six Nations fixture against Italy in Rome.
Marler to hit 50 against Scotland
The Rugby Paper - 9 Mar 2017 12:32
Joe Marler will win his 50th Test cap during England's Calcutta Cup match against Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday. Quins prop Marler, who made his debut against South Africa at in Durban in 2012, retain his st...
Just how good is Stuart Hogg
The Rugby Paper - 9 Mar 2017 12:30
Earlier in his career - and he's still only 24 for heaven's sake - the story that Stuart Hogg was distantly related to the late great Georgie Best was doing the rounds. It was never, to my knowledge, fully stood up but I...
Shane Williams: Sorry Gav, you've just had one good game
The Rugby Paper - 9 Mar 2017 12:30
I felt the full wrath of the Welsh public in my career. It's brutal and there'll be no-one hurting more than the team after the defeat to Scotland. I'm not surprised to see calls for change, but this is no time for bring...
Peter Jackson: How Wales are missing Henson's abiding class
The Rugby Paper - 9 Mar 2017 12:30
As Wales prepare to salvage what's left of the Six Nations, their best midfield player will be otherwise engaged in a similar operation. Gavin Henson steps into the English Premiership's relegation scrap at Sixways this ...