Rugby News

Wales have suffered an injury scare just weeks before the World Cup after Rhys Patchell was forced off during their Test match against Ireland.

New Zealand made a statement of intent ahead of the Rugby World Cup when they notched a 92-7 win against Tonga in Hamilton on Saturday.

Bevan French grabbed his first Betfred Super League hat-trick as Wigan moved a step closer to securing second place with a convincing 46-12 win over Catalans Dragons.

Check out the highlights from England's 37-0 victory over Italy.

Rhys Patchell will be fit for the World Cup despite suffering his third concussion in a year, insists Warren Gatland.

For the first time in history, Ireland moved to No 1 in the world rugby rankings on Saturday after a 19-10 victory over Wales at the Aviva Stadium in their final pre-Rugby World Cup Test.

Ireland will move to the top of the world rankings on Monday following an excellent 19-10 triumph over Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Check out the highlights from Australia's 34-15 victory over Samoa.

David Pocock made a successful return as the Wallabies bid farewell to Australia with a hard-fought 34-15 victory over Samoa at Western Sydney Stadium on Saturday in their final match before the Rugby World Cup.

Friday's news that Springbok legend Chester Williams had died floored the rugby family. Here are just some of the reactions on social media.

England head coach Eddie Jones praised his side's ability to 'problem solve' after their 37-0 victory over Italy in Newcastle on Friday night.

Winger George Bridge scored four tries while full-back Ben Smith and centre Ryan Crotty scored twice each as New Zealand overwhelmed Tonga 92-7 in their last match before defending their Rugby World Cup title in Japan.

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has called for increased player protection, citing his fear that a professional player could die on the pitch.