Rugby News

Lydia Thompson believes England’s Grand Slam-clinching win in Dublin is the perfect preparation for this summer’s Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Six Nations organisers expect to take no further action over an alleged bite on George North during Saturday's France-Wales game.

Warrington winger Tom Lineham has been given a two-match ban for striking.

Scotland's Huw Jones could be sidelined for five months after tearing a hamstring.

The best five tries from the latest round of Super Rugby, including George Moala's effort against the Crusaders.

Munster's Dave Foley is to join French Super 14 club Pau from the start of next season.

Australian international James O'Connor, suspended by Toulon after he was arrested for cocaine possession in Paris, returned to training with the Top 14 rugby side on Tuesday.

Martin Johnson said on current form Wales' Alun Wyn Jones is the man to lead the British and Irish Lions in June.

Sir Ian McGeechan has backed former Wales captain Sam Warburton to lead the Lions in New Zealand in June.

Tristan Renaud picks out the key talking points from Round 4 of Super Rugby.

Wallaby fly-half Quade Cooper has been suspended for three weeks by the SANZAAR Judiciary for a dangerous tackle against the Lions in South Africa last weekend.

Salford coach Ian Watson says his team could not have been handed a tougher draw after being paired with newcomers Toronto Wolfpack in the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup.

England head coach Eddie Jones has insisted that Dylan Hartley will continue to captain the side, despite reports to the contrary.