Rugby News

Warren Gatland has recalled personal experience of World Cup heartache as Wales players look to make one final compelling case for inclusion in his 31-man squad for the tournament in Japan.

Finn Russell stole the limelight as Scotland put on a show in their final World Cup audition with a 44-10 thrashing of Georgia in Tbilisi.

Wales lock Cory Hill has emerged as a major World Cup injury concern just 24 hours before head coach Warren Gatland names his squad for the tournament.

Ryan Shaw's 20-point haul helped relegation-threatened Hull KR secure a crucial 24-6 win at Catalans Dragons.

Warren Gatland's final home match in charge of Wales ended in a 22-17 defeat to Ireland as the latter bounced back in Cardiff on Saturday.

A Jacob Stockdale double and penalty try saw Ireland respond to last week's record defeat to England at Twickenham with an exciting 22-17 success over an experimental Wales in Cardiff.

Tony Smith has agreed a three-year deal with Hull KR, the club announced on Saturday.

Harlequins have suffered a blow after scrum-half Danny Care was ruled out for eight weeks due to an ankle injury sustained during pre-season.

Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care is set to miss the start of the new season after suffering an ankle injury in pre-season training.

Tusi Pisi will make his third World Cup appearance at the age of 37, while prop Michael Alaalatoa will complete a compelling family story after both were named in Samoa's squad on Saturday.

New Zealand centre Ryan Crotty was in sparkling form for Canterbury in their 80-0 win over Southland as he prepares for the Rugby World Cup.

Samoa head coach Steve Jackson has announced his 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan, which includes prop Michael Alaalatoa.