Rugby News

Kieran Read insists he is fit and raring to go in Saturday's first Test against the Lions in Auckland, following his recent recovery from injury.

England lock Maro Itoje missed out on British and Irish Lions selection by the proverbial "toss of a coin", according to coach Warren Gatland.

George Williams landed a drop goal as Wigan earned a Super League draw at Huddersfield.

Hull FC consolidated their Betfred Super League top-four credentials with a 40-18 victory over fifth-placed Wakefield Trinity at the KCOM Stadium.

Castleford passed another major test in their bid for a first Super League title by beating Leeds 23-12 at Headingley to move seven points clear at the top.

Rob Howley has told the British and Irish Lions to "enjoy the atmosphere" around a packed Auckland ahead of the first All Blacks Test, live on Sky Sports 1.

Will Greenwood and Scott Quinnell have given an emotional call to arms ahead of the British and Irish Lions' opening Test against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.

Sean Fitzpatrick has rubbished claims the Lions will dominate New Zealand up front, while Stephen Ferris believes the All Blacks will be scared of Sean O'Brien.

British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien has praised the reaction of tour captain Sam Warburton, after the Welshman was left out of Warren Gatland's starting XV for the first Test against New Zealand.

Test your knowledge of the All Blacks ahead of the first Test against the British and Irish Lions at Eden Park on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 1 from 7.30am.

The British and Irish Lions face the All Blacks in the first Test on Saturday at Eden Park, live on Sky Sports, and to kick things off we've got a Lions Special which you can follow live here from 9pm!

New Zealand legend Sean Fitzpatrick says the All Blacks are "on edge" because of the threat posed by the British and Irish Lions.

Warrington coach Tony Smith is preparing to face a fully fired-up Catalans Dragons as Steve McNamara returns to Super League on Saturday.

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Wallabies star Christian Lealiifano has made an emotional return to rugby 10 months after he was diagnosed with leukaemia.

Michael Cheika is expecting surprises from unpredictable Italy in Saturday's Test as Australia grope for form after last week's surprise loss to Scotland.

Scotland captain John Barclay has warned his team-mates against ending a solid season on a sour note by underestimating a Fiji side boasting a "sprinkling of stardust".

Sky VR, in partnership with Sky Sports, has created an immersive 360° virtual reality documentary ahead of the Lions' first Test in New Zealand.

Scott Quinnell swaps the Quinnebago for a seaplane as he takes to the skies around Auckland and surprises two Lions fans.

Steff Evans' late try snatched a dramatic 19-17 victory for Wales against Samoa in a rain-soaked Apia.

The British and Irish Lions have completed their final training session in Auckland ahead of Saturday’s first Test against New Zealand.

Australia star Johnathan Thurston will miss the Rugby League World Cup after a shoulder injury ruled him out of next month's State of Origin decider and effectively ended his Queensland career.