Rugby News

New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams will miss the first Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia through suspension.

Hull FC prop Scott Taylor is set to make his 200th career appearance in Saturday's Ladbrokes Challenge Cup semi-final against Leeds Rhinos.

Edinburgh hooker George Turner has joined PRO12 rivals Glasgow Warriors on a season-long loan.

The Lions play host to the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby semi-final on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Action, in a repeat of last year's final, which Johan Ackermann's side lost 20-3 in Wellington.

Japan may one day be considered for inclusion in the Rugby Championship but the current focus is on improving the competitiveness of the Sunwolves in Super Rugby, CEO of the New Zealand rugby union Steve Tew has said.

The Crusaders are taking a cautious approach to Saturday's all-New Zealand Super Rugby semi-final against the Chiefs, despite their opponents having made the trek back from South Africa this week.

Wigan's rising star Oliver Gildart will be playing in the end of season World Cup, even if he fails to receive an England call-up.

Sometimes you have to ask why people ask questions when something has already been decided upon and accepted by all. I had a meeting earlier this week with someone quite influential within the game, who told me that the ...

I really feel for Leigh Halfpenny. What a situation he's in. To be without a club at this stage isn't ideal at all with the new season already around the corner. It will be a stressful time and knowing Leigh as a friend,...

Hutch shares his Superbru picks for the semi-finals of this year's Super Rugby.

Around 40 players and staff made redundant as a result of the collapse of Bradford Bulls have been given the go-ahead to take their case for financial redress to a full employment tribunal.

Australia international Toby Smith has left the Melbourne Rebels and signed a two-year deal with defending Super Rugby champions the Wellington Hurricanes, the prop announced on Thursday.

Gary Gold says Irish scrum-half Peter Stringer is rugby's equivalent to Wimbledon champ Roger Federer - inspirational proof that age is no barrier to playing and winning at the top level. Stringer, who turns 40 in Decemb...

Stephen Moore is stepping down as Wallabies captain with immediate effect and will call time on his 12-year international career at the end of the season, the hooker said on Thursday.