Rugby News

New Zealand flanker Jerome Kaino has rejected allegations he intentionally targeted British and Irish Lions scrum-half Conor Murray, and says he predicted a backlash from the tourists after their first Test loss.

Sean Fitzpatrick has backed Courtney Lawes to start the second Test against New Zealand, but believes Lions head coach Warren Gatland cannot afford to make wholesale changes.

Iain Henderson believes his Lions performance against the Hurricanes was "probably overshadowed by the silliness of a yellow card".

Leeds will be without captain Danny McGuire and experienced back-rower Jamie Jones-Buchanan for Thursday's Betfred Super League home game against St Helens because of suspension.

Robert Lui has become the latest out-of-contract Salford player to commit his future to the club.

Zak Hardaker says it was an "easy decision" to join Castleford on a permanent basis from Leeds for a fee of £150,000.

Just two games remain on the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand after a 31-31 draw with Super Rugby champions the Hurricanes brought the tourists' midweek schedule to a thrilling finale.

Courtney Lawes is happy to have given British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland a selection headache ahead of Saturday's second Test against the All Blacks.

Stuart Barnes says not using the bench against the Hurricanes has weakened the Lions, players' chances of a Test place and Warren Gatland's reputation.

You would suspect Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions XV for the second Test against New Zealand is virtually decided, but has Courtney Lawes staked a late claim for inclusion on the back of his strong display again...

Sir Ian McGeechan says the British and Irish Lions should make three changes to their pack for Saturday's second Test against New Zealand.

Warren Gatland has confirmed Robbie Henshaw is likely to miss the rest of the British and Lions tour after injuring his shoulder against the Hurricanes.

Leeds Rhinos have signed Catalans Dragons half-back Richie Myler on a three-year contract, the club confirmed on Tuesday.

Pick your starting XV for the British and Irish Lions' second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.

The Lions were held to a dispiriting 31-31 draw in Wellington after succumbing to a final-quarter fightback by the Hurricanes.

The British and Irish Lions scored three tries in their 31-31 draw against the Hurricanes in Wellington today. Tommy Seymour opened the scoring in the first half. George North helped the Lions to a 23-7 lead at the break...

South Africa captain Warren Whiteley faces up to two months on the sidelines with a pelvis injury, ruling him out of the rest of the Super Rugby season and possibly the opening matches of the Rugby Championship.

The British and Irish Lions surrendered a 14-point lead as the Hurricanes held them to a pulsating 31-31 draw in their final midweek game in New Zealand.

Sir Clive Woodward believes Warren Gatland has "got it wrong" over his criticism of Conor Murray's treatment in the first Test defeat to New Zealand.

A late yellow card to Iain Henderson cost the British and Irish Lions in Wellington this morning as they were forced to concede a 31-31 draw against the Super Rugby champions. The tourists were in control for the first 4...

Ireland back Jared Payne has been withdrawn from the British and Irish Lions' clash with the Hurricanes as a precaution after suffering a headache.

Lions coach Warren Gatland has been caricatured as a clown in the New Zealand press after "unforgivable" questioning of the All Blacks' morals.