Rugby News

The British and Irish Lions departed London on Monday en route to New Zealand and a date with the world champions.

Catalans Dragons scored two tries in the last nine minutes to end their six-match losing run and break Hull's hearts in a dramatic Betfred Super League clash in Perpignan.

Leigh owner Derek Beaumont took the unusual step of taking the post-match press conference after his side lost 38-0 to Castleford, and criticised the standard of refereeing in Betfred Super League.

The British & Irish Lions will take on back-to-back world champions New Zealand in three Test matches, plus seven tour fixtures against the likes of the Maori All Blacks, the Crusaders and 2016 Super Rugby champions, the...

Greg Eden scored four tries - including a five-minute hat-trick - as Castleford crushed Leigh to stay two points clear at the top of Super League.

Winger Niall Evalds ran in a hat-trick of tries as Salford kept the pressure on Betfred Super League leaders Castleford with a resounding 38-12 win over struggling Warrington at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Uncapped Exeter flanker Don Armand has been named in the England squad for next month's tour of Argentina.

Widnes rookie Ryan Ince scored a sensational brace as the Vikings toppled Leeds 28-20 to dent their Super League top-four bid.

Bill Tupou scored a quickfire hat-trick as Wakefield clawed back a 20-point deficit to claim a thrilling 42-30 victory over Betfred Super League champions Wigan.

Chris Robshaw has hailed the impact made by England's newcomers, as preparations continue for a two-Test tour of Argentina.

Jenna Brooks has the latest from the NRL as Queensland suffer a huge setback, plus James Graham injury concerns.

Our team of the week is dominated by Scarlets and Exeter players after they triumphed in the PRO12 and Premiership finals.

1. Steven Kitshoff – His all-round skills give him the nod at loosehead. Whether scrummaging, carrying, tackling he can do it all very well. 2. Bismark du Plessis – He only came to Montpellier last season but what an...

Stuart Barnes on the Scarlets winning the PRO12, Exeter's unbelievable journey - and the Lions tour is finally here!