Rugby News

Graham Rowntree is confident Sam Warburton will be fit to play at least one more match before the British and Irish Lions face the All Blacks in their three-Test series in New Zealand.

Struggling Leigh ran in eight tries in a 50-34 win over Wigan to record their first victory over their near-neighbours in 33 years.

Dylan Hartley admits fearing each England game being his last means he will not take Saturday's first Test against Argentina for granted.

St Helens gained revenge over Widnes with a 26-10 Betfred Super League victory that leaves the Vikings rooted to the bottom of the table.

George North believes it is up to the British and Irish Lions players to conjure the magic that boss Warren Gatland is searching for.

Salford owner Marwan Koukash has hinted at a possible re-brand for the Salford Red Devils due to low attendances.

Stand-in captain Rhys Ruddock has backed Ireland's young players to shine against the USA in New Jersey on Saturday.

Team news ahead of Sunday's Super League clash between Castleford Tigers and Warrington Wolves.

Loughborough Lightning's netball star Hannah Joseph was joined by her brother, Lions and England centre Jonathan, for a chat ahead of a huge weekend for the family.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has handed exciting young Ulster back Jacob Stockdale his first Test start against the United States at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey on Saturday.

Back-row forward Alex Foster has earned a two-year contract at Castleford just a month after making his debut for the Super League leaders.

The #FanVan team head to Christchurch where they meet a fan with an interesting rugby injury, and swim with some eels.

Wakefield welcome back Mitch Allgood, Dean Headley and Scott Grix for Saturday's home clash with Leeds Rhinos.

Harrison Hansen joined Jon Wells at the touchscreen following Leigh Centurions' comprehensive 50-34 victory over Wigan Warriors on Thursday.

England will field one of their youngest ever teams in the first Test against Argentina on Saturday.

Aaron Murphy said he is enjoying building a partnership with Jordan Murphy ahead of the Giants' clash with the Dragons, live on Sky Sports.

Jamie George has insisted the British and Irish Lions will keep on celebrating "small victories" as Maro Itoje did against the Blues.

The Chiefs handed defending Super Rugby champions the Hurricanes their first home defeat of the season with a 17-14 success at Westpac Stadium.

The Lions are teetering on the brink of collapse according to the New Zealand press after just two games of their 10-match tour.

Bristol will resume life in the Championship with a clash against National One champions Hartpury College on the first weekend of September. The Gloucestershire side defeated Old Albanians 57-21 in the final round but ha...

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Karmichael Hunt had long harboured hope of becoming a dual international but the full-back was "shocked" when Wallabies coach Michael Cheika named him at inside centre for Saturday's Test against Fiji, live on Sky Sports...