Rugby News

Long-serving Leeds forward Carl Ablett has announced he is to retire at the end of the season.

Another busy day in rugby union as we look back at the international action and name our best team from the matches that took place.

​Edinburgh have confirmed that the council has granted a building warrant to enable the club to begin construction on a new stadium.

Ed Alexander looks at the Springboks, who are touted as real contenders for the Rugby World Cup title.

With the dust having settled on the Rugby World Cup warm-ups from the weekend, we've gone through the action and picked our best XV.

Munster and the Irish Rugby Football Union have confirmed the short-term signing of Australian forward Jed Holloway from the Waratahs.

London Broncos' dramatic effort, Hull's terrible form, Brian McDermott blasting Leigh and Richard Agar's future feature in this week's talking points...

Mako Vunipola and Jack Nowell are set to miss England's first pool stage games at the Rugby World Cup.

Richard Agar has been named as Leeds Rhinos' new head coach for the 2020 season on a rolling 12-month contract, after spending four months as interim boss.

Ireland prop Dave Kilcoyne found time to hail scrum coach Greg Feek, as well as Joe Schmidt and Rory Best, after their 19-10 win over Wales.

Check out the video highlights from Scotland's 36-9 win over Georgia.

Ex-All Black, New Zealand Rugby director and World Rugby Councillor Mark Robinson has been named Chief Executive of New Zealand Rugby.

New Zealand Rugby have announced that former All Blacks centre Mark Robinson will succeed Steve Tew as chief executive early next year.

Typhoon Faxai has caused travel chaos in Japan ahead of the Rugby World Cup, with the England and Australia squads both facing major delays.

Australia's departure for the Rugby World Cup in Japan has been delayed by Typhoon Faxai, while England have arrived for the tournament, despite being held up in Tokyo's Narita International Airport for four hours.