Rugby News

Taulupe Faletau would have no problems moving to number six if it means lining up alongside his cousin Billy Vunipola for the British and Irish Lions.

Castleford have severed their ties with controversial half-back Rangi Chase.

Ashton Sims has been accused of intentionally standing on an opponent during Warrington's win over Widnes at the weekend.

Graham Rowntree is confident British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton will be available for the opening New Zealand tour game on June 3.

Jenna Brooks has the latest from the NRL as James Graham reveals future plans and Wayne Bennett has his say on the drug scandal. Plus injury concerns ahead of Origin opener.

Former England and British and Irish Lions centre Will Greenwood has dubbed Saracens the "best of a generation" after they won their second successive Champions Cup on Saturday.

Saracens' Champions Cup win, the Blitzbokke's Sevens title, and the Hurricanes' unusual lineout tactic feature this week.

A round of Challenge Cup fixtures that didn't throw up any surprises has nonetheless given us some brilliant stories ahead of Magic Weekend.

Warren Gatland wants Lions captain Sam Warburton to sit out Cardiff Blues' upcoming European Champions Cup play-off.

Joe Large rounds up the best bits from the weekend of Rugby.

1. Joe Marler – One of the hardest men in rugby and that's why he's going on the Lions tour this summer. Joe is a fantastic player and a great ball carrier. 2. Dave Ward – He's a chameleon and can play in all the pos...