Rugby News

New Zealand Rugby have already turned an eye to appointing the next All Blacks coach, with current British and Irish Lions incumbent Warren Gatland in the frame, according to chief executive Steve Tew.

Jordan Thompson joined Jon Wells at the touchscreen after Hull FC's impressive 34-10 win over Salford on Friday.

Lee Radford dedicated Hull FC's 34-10 win over Salford to former coach Arthur Bunting, who died earlier this week.

Rugby league convert Denny Solomona scored with his first touch of the ball on his debut to give England a dramatic 38-34 victory over Argentina in the first Test in San Juan.

Mako Vunipola is aware the British & Irish Lions will need to reach another level if they are to earn a series victory against New Zealand, despite impressing in defeating the Crusaders.

Jake Mamo produced a man-of-the-match performance as Huddersfield Giants moved into the Super League top eight with a 56-12 win over Catalans Dragons in Perpignan.

Taulupe Faletau believes the British & Irish Lions answered their critics during their morale-boosting victory over Super Rugby powerhouses the Crusaders.

The British and Irish Lions got back to winning ways with a punishing 12-3 win over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday.

South Africa scored a season-opening 37-14 Test triumph over France in Pretoria on Saturday to regain some pride after a disastrous previous campaign.

Michael Leitch scored a second-half try as Japan beat Romania 33-21 in Kumamoto on Saturday.

Sir Ian McGeechan and Luke Fitzgerald have selected their British and Irish Lions team to face the All Blacks, and there is no place for Sam Warburton.

Lions head coach Warren Gatland has allayed fears regarding Sam Warburton's ankle knock, revealing the skipper will "probably" feature against the Highlanders on Tuesday.

Jonathan Sexton has played his way into the British and Lions Test side with his performance against the Crusaders, believes former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick.

The British and Irish Lions returned to winning ways with a 12-3 victory over the Crusaders in Christchurch but which player impressed you most?

Veteran Castleford prop Andy Lynch has announced his retirement at the end of the season.

Owen Farrell kicked four penalties to help guide the Lions to a pressure-relieving 12-3 win over the Crusaders.

Israel Folau and Henry Speight each crossed twice as Australia launched their international season with a comfortable 37-14 win over Fiji in Melbourne on Saturday.

Scott Williams has backed Wales' youngsters to make a big impression in their summer Tests with Pacific Island duo Tonga and Samoa.