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Two tries apiece from Jake Bibby and Liam Marshall helped Wigan Warriors get the Matt Peet era under way with a 24-10 win away to Hull Kingston Rovers in the Betfred Super League.

Leicester Tigers eased to a 35-20 victory over rivals Northampton Saints, while London Irish were similarly impressive, hammering Bristol 49-32. The post Premiership: Leicester take derby spoils after beating Northampton...

Ireland take on France in Saturday's late fixture without their captain Johnny Sexton after the fly half was ruled out of the game with a […] The post Can Ireland win in Paris without Sexton? appeared first on The Rugb...

Eddie Jones makes six changes to his starting XV ahead of the trip to Italy, as Alex Dombrandt and Harry Randall come into the side. […] The post England make six changes ahead of Italy clash as Jones aims to ‘light ...

Jac Morgan makes his international debut as Wales host Scotland in the Six Nations at the Principality Stadium in round two's early kick off at […] The post Six Nations: Wales host Scotland in Round 2 appeared first on...

By BEN JAYCOCK Jac Morgan makes his international debut as Wales host Scotland in the Six Nations at the Principality Stadium in round two's early […] The post Wales aiming to bounce back from Ireland defeat with visit...

St Helens are investigating allegations of racist abuse towards a seven-year-old boy, who wore a Catalans Dragons kit to Thursday evening's season opener. 

We look at what is being said and team news as Toulouse Olympique prepare to make their highly-anticipated Super League debut against Huddersfield Giants, plus news ahead of the lunchtime clash between Leeds Rhinos and W...

Harry Randall and Alex Dombrandt have been given an opportunity to impress after being named in the England XV for the clash with Italy. The post England: Alex Dombrandt and Harry Randall start against Italy in Six Natio...

One of the matches of the championship takes place as France face Ireland in Paris, with both looking to show their Six Nations title credentials. The post Six Nations preview: France to show title credentials with victo...

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Leinster moved up to second in the United Rugby Championship after overcoming Edinburgh 26-7, while Glasgow defeated Munster 13-11. The post United Rugby Championship: Leinster too good for Edinburgh while Glasgow edge M...

Scotland travel to Cardiff confident after their Six Nations win over England whilst Wales will be hoping to maintain their impressive home record. The post Six Nations preview: Scotland to overpower Wales bounce back an...

With kick-off just around the corner, take a look through some of the key talking points ahead of Saturday's clash between Wales and Scotland. The post Six Nations: Five talking points ahead of Wales v Scotland appeared ...

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell wants his players to make their mark on the game and bravely stick to their fundamentals against France in Paris. The post Six Nations: Andy Farrell wants Ireland to stick to their game ag...

Italy have made three changes to their starting XV for their Round Two Six Nations Test with England at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Sunday. The post Italy: Kieran Crowley makes three changes for Six Nations clash with...

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns for its second podcast. This week, host Oliver Little is joined by special guest Tommaso Allan. The versatile Harlequins and Italy […] The post The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Two appea...

The teams have been named for this weekend's Premiership games, including Sunday's clash between Saracens and champions Harlequins. The post Premiership: Manu Tuilagi starts for Sale Sharks while Taulupe Faletau is back ...

Scotland are in search of their first win in Cardiff in 20 years as they face a battered Wales in the second round of the Six Nations on Saturday. The post Six Nations: Taine Basham v Hamish Watson makes for an exciting ...

Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery feels he is "mentally and physically" ready for his first Six Nations start after several long-term injuries during his career. The post Joey Carbery: Ireland fly-half ready for first Six Na...

England wing Max Malins believes his team are prepared to meet the challenge issued by coach Eddie Jones when they face Italy on Sunday. The post Six Nations: Max Malins believes England will bounce back against Italy ap...

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend believes his charges are well placed to end their 20-year winless streak in Wales on Saturday in Cardiff. The post Six Nations: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend believes they can break C...