Rugby News
'Legal action affected Bulls'
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2017 22:20
Bradford co-owner Andrew Chalmers says the legal action being brought by a host of players and staff played a major role in the club's failure to stave off relegation from the Championship.
Hull skipper Ellis to retire
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2017 20:38
Hull FC captain Gareth Ellis has announced he will retire at the end of the season.
Williams starts for All Blacks
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2017 19:40
Sonny Bill Williams returns to the New Zealand starting line-up for Saturday's Rugby Championship opener against Australia.
Reilly lauds Powell's Tigers
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2017 18:20
Castleford legend Macolm Reilly was full of praise for the Tigers and their coach Daryl Powell.
20 Questions: Matt Protheroe - Bristol full-back
The Rugby Paper - 16 Aug 2017 17:30
How's the move to Bristol going? Really well thanks. I'm getting used to everything around the club especially with a new coach coming in but I'm fitting in nicely with the boys. How did you go into your first day of tra...
Rugby Championship: Australia
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2017 17:00
The Rugby Championship kicks off on August 19, live on Sky Sports, and the first of the four nations to announce their extended squads was Michael Cheika's Wallabies.
Rennie ready for new challenge
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2017 17:00
New Glasgow head coach Dave Rennie is looking forward to challenging himself in a new environment after succeeding Gregor Townsend.
Rugby Championship: Argentina
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2017 16:50
We take a look at the state of play in Argentina ahead of the 2017 Rugby Championship.
Clarke: Tigers on top
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2017 16:30
Phil Clarke casts his eyes over the Castleford Tigers in what could be a historic week for the club as they look to secure their first League Leaders Shield.
Hartley backs duo for recalls
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2017 16:00
Dylan Hartley has tipped Manu Tuilagi and Denny Solomona to force their way back into the England squad, despite being sent home early from a pre-season training camp.
England make 10 changes for USA
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2017 15:40
England Women's head coach Simon Middleton has made 10 changes, four positional, to his team against USA in the Women's World Cup Pool B decider in Dublin on Thursday.
How Henley helped make England Women great
The Rugby Paper - 16 Aug 2017 12:30
Rochelle Clark and Tamara Taylor are seasoned world champions who will play a crucial role in the Red Roses' bid to retain their title at the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland this month. However, their story has a...
Catherine Spencer: Stop judging us by the scorelines, men's game had mismatches, too
The Rugby Paper - 16 Aug 2017 12:30
In front of a not-so full crowd (arguably due to tournament format) England secured a fairly straightforward ten-try victory over Spain. But, somehow, I found my heart sinking when young Megan Jones crossed the line afte...
Edwards to help out Cardiff
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2017 12:10
Wales coach Shaun Edwards will work part-time with Cardiff Blues on a consultancy basis.
Catalan try to overturn Gigot ban
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2017 11:38
Catalans Dragons are still seeking to overturn Tony Gigot's two-year doping banĀ but admit it may be too late to help them in their Super League relegationĀ battle.
Williams 'raring to go' for NZ
Sky Sports - 16 Aug 2017 11:30
Sonny Bill Williams is likely to return for New Zealand's opener against Australia after a four-match ban with the centre keen to get back on the pitch.
Williams plots route to Cardiff via Gloucester
The Rugby Paper - 16 Aug 2017 08:30
Owen Williams believes his summer switch from Leicester to Gloucester will enhance his prospects of leapfrogging Dan Biggar and Sam Davies in Wales' fly-half pecking order. Williams made his Test debut in June when he ca...