Rugby News

Billy Vunipola has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand because of a shoulder injury.

Greg Eden registered a hat-trick of tries for the second time against Leeds this season as Castleford closed the Dacia Magic Weekend with a 29-18 victory.

Scotland retained their London Sevens title with a 12-7 victory over England in the final at Twickenham.

Leigh winger Adam Higson was red carded for a dangerous challenge on Gareth O'Brien during the Centurions' Magic Weekend loss to Salford.

Melbourne Storm won a torrid physical battle with South Sydney to hold on to top spot in Australia's NRL.

Australia star James Stannard lost a tooth live on air during day two of the London Sevens at Twickenham.

Huddersfield claimed only their fourth win of the Betfred Super League season after overcoming Catalans Dragons 18-10 in an encounter that will not linger long in the memory.

Saracens scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth been recalled by England after a two-year absence.

The Canterbury Crusaders conquered another title rival as New Zealand teams continued to dominate Super Rugby ahead of next month's British and Irish Lions tour.