Rugby News
Super Rugby Predictions 2017: Qualifiers
The Rugby Blog - 19 Jul 2017 15:00
Hutch shares his Superbru picks for the first round of knockout stages in Super Rugby.
Sky Live: Brumbies v Hurricanes
Sky Sports - 19 Jul 2017 10:55
The Hurricanes have welcomed back All Blacks pair Beauden Barrett and Dane Coles into their squad for their Super Rugby quarter-final clash against the Brumbies on Friday, live on Sky Sports Action.
Rhinos' Burrow to retire
Sky Sports - 19 Jul 2017 07:40
Leeds Rhinos hooker Rob Burrow will retire at the end of the current Betfred Super League season.
Hartley signs new deal
Sky Sports - 19 Jul 2017 17:11
England captain Dylan Hartley has signed a new contract with Northampton Saints, the club has announced.
Wales must start planning for life after Gatland now
The Rugby Paper - 19 Jul 2017 15:24
By Wales and Lions legend Shane Williams The Lions tour told us many things about Northern Hemisphere rugby. It showed our sides can compete with the best in the world, that we, too, can play vibrant attacking rugby and ...
PRO12 confirm SA negotiations
Sky Sports - 19 Jul 2017 15:00
The PRO12 have confirmed they are in 'advanced negotiations' with former South African Super Rugby pair the Cheetahs and Southern Kings about joining the league.
Jacko column: Warburton an invaluable role model for all
The Rugby Paper - 19 Jul 2017 14:01
By Peter Jackson No matter what happens from now on, nothing will stop Sam Warburton taking up permanent residence in that part of the pantheon reserved for leaders of the Lions. And to think that six months ago the fear...
Sky Live: Warrington v Widnes
Sky Sports - 19 Jul 2017 14:00
Warrington and Widnes insist there is plenty to play for when they meet in the final round of the regular Betfred Super League season on Thursday.
Premiership season ticket prices: Leicester freeze to launch O'Connor revolution
The Rugby Paper - 19 Jul 2017 13:00
Leicester Tigers have backed Matt O'Connor's on-field revolution by freezing season ticket prices at Welford Road in a bid to pack their stadium throughout the 2017-18 campaign. Tigers' decision follows a season of turmo...
Maro Itoje to become the Premiership's first £1m player after 2019
The Rugby Paper - 19 Jul 2017 11:51
MARO ITOJE will become the Premiership's first million pound a season player after returning from the Lions tour with an enhanced reputation. Itoje, who is still only 22, is under contract with Saracens until 2019 after ...
Cooper out of Wallabies squad
Sky Sports - 19 Jul 2017 11:40
Quade Cooper has been omitted from Australia's 38-man training squad announced Wednesday for the Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup, live on Sky Sports.
Rovers strengthen for Super 8s
Sky Sports - 19 Jul 2017 11:20
Hull KR have signed powerhouse Samoan prop Mose Masoe on a short term deal as they prepare for the Super 8 Qualifiers.