Rugby News

Alun Wyn Jones felt the British and Irish Lions pack showed their true strength in the thrilling second Test win over New Zealand in Wellington.

Junior Sa'u scored two tries as Salford jumped to second in Super League with a 36-20 victory over Huddersfield.

Maro Itoje was destined to play for England from an early age, according to his former coach Andy Holloway.

Wigan recorded their first Super League win since April as they were pushed all the way by Widnes in a 28-12 victory.

Sean O'Brien is free to play in the British and Irish Lions' third Test against New Zealand on Saturday after his citing for dangerous play was dismissed.

Alex Johnston helped himself to five tries as the South Sydney Rabbitohs crushed Penrith Panthers 42-14 in the NRL on Sunday.

Warren Gatland will wield the selection axe if the British and Irish Lions do not cut out their indiscipline, assistant coach Graham Rowntree has warned.

The United States thrashed Canada 52-16 to qualify for the 2019 Rugby World Cup on Saturday in a triumphant finale for veteran captain Todd Clever.

Maro Itoje has the "humility" to remain grounded even after his impressive showing against the All Blacks, according to Lions assistant coach Graham Rowntree.

Sonny Bill Williams is hurting after the second Test defeat and the All Blacks paid a big price for his red card, says head coach Steve Hansen.

Sean O'Brien is in danger of missing the third Lions Test against New Zealand after he was cited for a swinging arm offence against All Blacks winger Waisake Naholo.