Rugby News

Another busy day in the game as New Zealand call up four newbies to their squad while analyst Sam Larner studies the Jaguares' strengths.

Sale have announced the signing of England back-row forward Mark Wilson from Newcastle Falcons for the 2019/20 Premiership season.

Leicester have acquired the services of back-row duo Hanro Liebenberg and Jordan Coghlan as well as centre EW Viljoen for next season.

Harlequins have announced that they have acquired the services of Springbok winger Travis Ismaiel from Super Rugby outfit the Bulls.

Our analyst Sam Larner returns to reflect on the Jaguares' strengths and how they will test the Crusaders in Saturday's Super Rugby Final.

Sale have released James O'Connor from his three-year contract so he can return to Australia and fight for a place in their World Cup squad.

Catalans Dragons prop Sam Moa will miss the rest of the season with a broken forearm and fellow forward Jason Baitieri is also facing a lengthy lay-off after undergoing foot surgery.

England forward George Burgess has been banned for nine matches after being found guilty of eye-gouging.

France Women kick off their Super Series campaign on Tuesday against Canada, live on Sky Sports Action & Sky Sports Mix from 10.10pm, looking to keep up with early winners England and New Zealand.

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New Zealand have called up four uncapped players in an extended 39-man squad for the Rugby Championship.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has named four new players in his squad for the Rugby Championship Tests against Argentina and South Africa.

Will Genia has welcomed the prospect of James O'Connor returning to the Australia squad after a six-year exile.

Jaco Peyper has been named as the referee for the Super Rugby Final between the Crusaders and Jaguares in Christchurch on Saturday.

Ryan Crotty and Scott Barrett have been ruled out of Crusaders' Super Rugby final against the Jaguares and likely the entirety of the Rugby Championship after breaking bones in their hands.