Rugby News
All Blacks to face Samoa
Sky Sports - 9 May 2017 00:44
The All Blacks will prepare for the British and Irish Lions by playing Samoa as part of a Test double-header in Auckland that also features Tonga against Wales, New Zealand Rugby said Tuesday.
Henshaw ready for NZ physicality
Sky Sports - 9 May 2017 00:07
Robbie Henshaw says he is looking forward to the physical challenge that lies ahead when the British and Irish Lions face New Zealand this summer.
Flood to rejoin Newcastle
Sky Sports - 9 May 2017 22:16
Toby Flood is returning to Newcastle Falcons after spending three seasons playing in the Top 14 with Toulouse.
Maitland ruled out for season
Sky Sports - 9 May 2017 20:33
Saracens will be without Sean Maitland for the European Champions Cup final after it was confirmed he will miss the rest of the campaign through injury.
Vunipola vows to keep his cool
Sky Sports - 9 May 2017 19:01
Billy Vunipola says he will heed a telling-off from his aunties in Australia after they warned him to keep his cool ahead of the European Champions Cup final.
Flood quits Toulouse
Sky Sports - 9 May 2017 18:40
English fly-half Toby Flood has quit fallen French Top 14 giants Toulouse by mutual agreement, the club said on Tuesday.
Ashton hails Saracens' toughness
Sky Sports - 9 May 2017 17:49
Chris Ashton believes Saracens can bounce back from last weekend's defeat to Wasps by regaining the European Champions Cup on Saturday.
My Life in Rugby: Seb Jewell - former London Welsh full-back
The Rugby Paper - 9 May 2017 17:30
I fell into professional rugby and then fell in and out of love with it several times along the way. Originally, I was going to become a teacher for a year and then go on and study psychology at university, but halfway t...
RFU: Find your 'Inner Warrior'
Sky Sports - 9 May 2017 17:00
The RFU has launched 100 new 'Warrior Camps' in an aim to encourage women to take up the sport, following the success of the campaign introduced earlier this year.
Super Rugby 2017: 5 things we learned in Round 11
The Rugby Blog - 9 May 2017 16:09
Tristan Renaud picks out the key talking points from the weekend's Super Rugby action.
WATCH: Kids meet Sarries heroes
Sky Sports - 9 May 2017 15:30
Saracens RFC boys were treated to an away trip they'll never forget last weekend!
South African minister lifts ban on SARU's bid for 2023 World Cup
The Rugby Paper - 9 May 2017 14:42
The SARU have been given the green light to resume their bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup a newly-appointed minister in the South African government has ruled. Since last April a ban had been imposed on the nation’...
Roberts named Wales captain
Sky Sports - 9 May 2017 14:30
Jamie Roberts has been named Wales captain for the summer Tests against Tonga and Samoa after missing out on selection for the Lions.
Sale sign Faf de Klerk after all
The Rugby Paper - 9 May 2017 14:03
Sale Sharks have announced the signing of South Africa international Faf de Klerk on a three-year deal ahead of next season. Only on April 17, Director of rugby Steve Diamond denied our Fissler Files story claiming he "h...
EXCLUSIVE: Lions snub 'gutted' me admits an angry Brown
The Rugby Paper - 9 May 2017 12:40
Raging England full-back Mike Brown has vowed to take out his frustrations on Argentina after revealing his anger at Warren Gatland's Lions snub. Combative Brown has been a leading light in England's rise to number two i...
Lions tour back on RL agenda
Sky Sports - 9 May 2017 11:20
The return of the Lions and Kangaroos tours has been announced by the Rugby League International Federation.
Townsend hopes for Scot call-ups
Sky Sports - 9 May 2017 09:50
Gregor Townsend hopes more Scotland players will be called up to Warren Gatland's Lions squad following Greig Laidlaw's inclusion.
Injured Lions' Players Should Have Time on the Field
The Rugby Paper - 9 May 2017 09:47
Getting injured in any sport means time on the sidelines. It's frustrating for the player, his teammates, and even the fans. So what happens when they begin healing?
Nations await World Cup fate
Sky Sports - 9 May 2017 09:00
England will be hoping to escape inclusion in another pool of death when the World Cup draw for Japan 2019 is made in Kyoto on Wednesday.