Rugby News
Tigers edge Giants in thriller
Sky Sports - 4 May 2017 23:05
Castleford snatched a nail-biting 26-21 victory over Huddersfield Giants to strengthen their position at the top of Betfred Super League.
Murray feared retirement
Sky Sports - 4 May 2017 19:42
British and Irish Lions scrum-half Conor Murray admits he feared the nerve injury he suffered during the Six Nations would force him to retire.
Gorgodze ends Georgia career
Sky Sports - 4 May 2017 18:32
Mamuka Gorgodze, arguably Georgia's greatest-ever rugby union player, has called time on his international career.
Thompson to leave Widnes
Sky Sports - 4 May 2017 17:10
Widnes winger Corey Thompson will return to Australia at the end of the season after activating the NRL opt-out clause in his contract.
Leeming: Leeds win lifted morale
Sky Sports - 4 May 2017 16:30
Kruise Leeming spoke to Sky Sports about the Giants' win over Leeds, and the upcoming clash with league-leaders Castleford...
Ngatai to make Chiefs return
Sky Sports - 4 May 2017 16:20
New Zealand international Charlie Ngatai will make his return to Super Rugby on Saturday after almost a year out of the game due to concussion.
Crusaders minus All Blacks duo
Sky Sports - 4 May 2017 15:50
Super Rugby leaders Crusaders have decided against appealing captain Sam Whitelock's suspension and will take on the Bulls on Saturday without two senior All Blacks.
Murray close to playing return
Sky Sports - 4 May 2017 15:40
Conor Murray has given the British and Irish Lions a lift by confirming he could return from a shoulder-related nerve injury this weekend.
Saints appoint Holbrook
Sky Sports - 4 May 2017 14:05
St Helens have named Sydney Roosters assistant coach Justin Holbrook as their new head coach.
Ireland confirm November games
Sky Sports - 4 May 2017 13:30
Ireland will host South Africa, Fiji and Argentina during their Guinness Series at the Aviva Stadium in November.
Sky Live: Warrington v Saints
Sky Sports - 4 May 2017 13:00
Warrington centre Ryan Atkins is hoping a reality check can help his side get back to winning ways in Friday's derby with St Helens, live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 7.30pm.
Two debutants for England
Sky Sports - 4 May 2017 12:40
Mike McMeeken and Chris McQueen will make their England debuts against Samoa in Sydney on Saturday.
Shane Williams: It pains me but Scarlets will shade my Ospreys
The Rugby Paper - 4 May 2017 12:30
It's business time in the PRO12 as the season reaches the run-in and I think Wayne Pivac's Scarlets are in the best position of the two Welsh teams still challenging for the trophy. It pains me slightly to say it, but th...
Australia v New Zealand preview
Sky Sports - 4 May 2017 11:40
New Zealand coach David Kidwell is predicting a classic when his side take on Australia in the last-ever ANZAC Test in Canberra on Friday.
Blair joins Scotland staff
Sky Sports - 4 May 2017 11:38
Former Scotland captain Mike Blair has joined Gregor Townsend's coaching staff ahead of their 2017 summer tour.
Guinness PRO12 2016/17: Round 22 Predictions
The Rugby Blog - 4 May 2017 11:30
Munster vs Connacht Munster have already secured a home semi-final, and there may be a temptation to rest a few players for this match. The defending champions come to Thomond Park with only an outside chance of finishin...
Final round permutations
Sky Sports - 4 May 2017 11:10
We look at what each team needs in the final round of the Guinness PRO12 and Aviva Premiership regular seasons.
'All Blacks may target Itoje'
Sky Sports - 4 May 2017 09:20
Warren Gatland would not be surprised if Maro Itoje is one of the British and Irish Lions players targeted by New Zealand this summer.
Tigers No.1 legacy safe with Genge says Ayerza
The Rugby Paper - 4 May 2017 08:30
Leicester prop legend Marcos Ayerza has revealed how the joy of entrusting his beloved No.1 jersey to tyro loosehead Ellis Genge softened the blow of early retirement. Ayerza, 34, racked up 246 appearances in 11 years at...
Miles' greatest Lions: 30-21
Sky Sports - 4 May 2017 07:00
Miles Harrison continues his countdown to the 2017 Lions tour with a player each day from his list of the 50 greatest Lions.