Rugby News

Bryn Gatland will face his father Warren's British and Irish Lions side after being named to start at fly-half for the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians in the tour opener in Whangarei on Saturday.

Lions superfan Kyle Sinckler says he is in "rugby heaven" as he prepares to make his debut this weekend.

Jared Payne will miss the Lions' opening tour match this weekend.

Wakefield have suffered a hat-trick of injury setbacks in their bid to consolidate their newly-gained top-four spot in the Betfred Super League.

1. Poor lineout lifts/jumps At Macclesfield we pride ourselves on our set-piece and lineout and in what has been a difficult season for the team overall, we feel that as a forward pack we've stood up to everyone and done...

Leicester have announced the signings of Dominic Ryan, Sione Kalamafoni, Joe Ford and Jonah Holmes.

Eddie Jones has confirmed Sale Sharks winger Denny Solomona will be fit to travel with the squad when they fly out for Argentina on Saturday.

Leeds welcome back skipper Danny McGuire, who was a late withdrawal from the side that lost at Widnes on Monday, while second rower Carl Ablett and prop Keith Galloway are back from longer-term injuries. Back rower Stevi...

We need your help to name our Fan Van currently on the road with the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand.

The wailing and gnashing of teeth over Billy Vunipola's withdrawal from the Lions tour party to New Zealand due to a shoulder injury has been way over the top. When the powerhouse No.8 made himself unavailable after requ...

15. JPR Williams Ever present in 1971 and 1974 and a player who took the fight to the 'enemy' more than most. Gave the Lions a contagious physicality and competitiveness that even New Zealand and South Africa respected. ...

Sam Warburton has recovered from his knee injury and will captain the British and Irish Lions in their opening match against the Provincial Barbarians on Saturday. The Welsh flanker will play his first game since sufferi...

This summer promises to be another great one in the world of sports, and Sky Sports will once again be at the heart of the action, and we want you to be at the centre of it.

Taulupe Faletau has brushed aside jibes from ex-All Black Zinzan Brooke that he does not boast enough "mongrel edge" to shine for the British and Irish Lions.

We have teamed up with Canterbury to offer this bundle of summer training gear, perfect for the gym or pre-season training.

Scott Quinnell is finally on the road, meets some die-hard Lions fans and former All Black Josh Kronfeld gets up to no good!

Permutations for the Lions back line are pretty extensive but Owen Farrell must be given a jersey regardless of the number, says Will Greenwood. With the likes of Johny Sexton, Robbie Henshaw and Jonathan Joseph pusghing...

Warren Gatland believes the British and Irish Lions could be "familiar" with the haka by the start of the Test series against the All Blacks.

Nehe Milner-Skudder will return from a lengthy injury lay-off for the Hurricanes this weekend, placing him in the frame for All Blacks selection against the British and Irish Lions.