Rugby News
Super Rugby Predictions 2017: Round 5
The Rugby Blog - 22 Mar 2017 08:00
Hutch shares his Superbru predictions for Round 5 of Super Rugby
Ireland eager to host 2023 RWC
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2017 22:38
Ireland is in a unique position to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, according to Irish Rugby Football Union's chief executive Philip Browne.
Minikin boost for Castleford
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2017 20:01
Greg Minikin's shoulder injury is not as serious as first feared and he may return for Castleford's clash against Huddersfield on March 31.
RFU approves NZ-Barbarians
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2017 18:10
New Zealand's November meeting with the Barbarians has been approved by the Rugby Football Union, apparently ending England's chances of facing the All Blacks this year.
WATCH: Fitzy's hits of the week
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2017 16:44
Sean Fitzpatrick has selected his favourite hits from round four of Super Rugby.
WRU to take over Dragons
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2017 16:21
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) is set to assume ownership and control of the Newport Gwent Dragons, and their stadium Rodney Parade, after reaching a 'heads of terms' agreement.
Clarke: Warrington on the brink
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2017 16:10
Most people have sympathy for a wounded animal, but not on this occasion.
Academy duo sign new Harlequins contract
The Rugby Paper - 22 Mar 2017 16:05
Harlequins academy players Sam Aspland-Robinson and Calum Waters have committed to the club. Both players will remain in the Harlequins Academy under their new contracts. Kyle Sinckler and Jack Clifford, who recently fea...
Saints v Wolves: Key battles
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2017 15:40
Tom Mordey picks out three key battles as Wolves look for their first win of the season against Saints on Friday night, live on Sky Sports 2.
Hock targets England recall
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2017 15:20
Former Wigan forward Gareth Hock has insisted he would not be able to turn down an offer to play again for England, should the call come.
Six Grenoble players detained
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2017 14:52
Six players from Top 14 side Grenoble have been detained after a rape complaint was made to police.
Sky Live: Wakefield v Leigh
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2017 14:13
Danny Kirmond talked up the threat posed by this week's visitors Leigh, as Trinity aim for a spot in the top eight.
Your Lions team to face NZ
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2017 13:58
Over 16,000 people have used our Lions selector to pick their starting XV for the first Test against New Zealand on April 24. Here is the most popular team.
Northampton bring in Francis
The Rugby Paper - 22 Mar 2017 13:45
Northampton Saints have signed Piers Francis ahead of next season from Super Rugby side the Blues. Francis who is originally from Gravesend in Kent has been performing well for Tana Umaga's Auckland based team. He played...
Nel extends Edinburgh contract
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2017 13:24
Scotland international tighthead prop Willem Nel has penned a new three-year deal with Edinburgh.
Beale determined to deliver the goods at Wasps before departing
The Rugby Paper - 22 Mar 2017 13:19
Kurtley Beale reckons the addition of Springbok superstar Willie Le Roux to an already electrifying backline has given Wasps the extra edge they need to claim their first Premiership title since they last lifted the silv...
Brendan Gallagher: Good riddance to record run, now Eddie can experiment
The Rugby Paper - 22 Mar 2017 13:11
It had to happen - and in fact you could argue it might have been better for England if France had nicked the win they probably deserved at Twickenham first up seven weeks ago. Long unbeaten runs are great but only up to...
Jeremy Guscott: So, why did England give Ireland so much ball?
The Rugby Paper - 22 Mar 2017 13:09
It was always going to be a tough ask to claim a second Grand Slam on the bounce in Dublin but I thought England might have more up their sleeve should it not all be going according to plan. After all, not many England t...
Nott signs five-year Sale deal
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2017 12:46
Sale Sharks forward George Nott has put pen to paper on a new five-year deal, the club confirmed on Wednesday.
Foley to make Waratahs return
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2017 12:40
Wallabies fly-half Bernard Foley will return to Super Rugby action for the Waratahs on Friday after missing the start of the season because of concussion.
Taumalolo signs 10-year deal
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2017 09:39
Jason Taumalolo has signed a 10-year deal with the North Queensland Cowboys, the longest contract in the history of the NRL.
'Lions should pick four captains'
Sky Sports - 22 Mar 2017 01:50
Eddie Jones has suggested British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland should name four captains for the tour of New Zealand.