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Maika Sivo scored a hat-trick as Leeds claimed a 22-4 Betfred Super League win over Castleford.

England RFU CEO, Bill Sweeney remains confident in Steve Borthwick's side despite suffering a damaging defeat to Italy in Rome.

Highlights of the Super League clash between St Helens and Bradford Bulls.

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu revealed that the pressure on coach Gregor Townsend has been the inspiration behind their remarkable three-match winning streak, which culminated in yesterdays thrilling 50-40 victory ove...

England set their sights on the Grand Slam but could end up with the wooden spoon. The post All off to France for the Grand Slam then? Paul Rees on Englands Six Nations slide after another defeat appeared first on The Ru...

New Gloucester technical director Chris Boyd says the team must modify their expansive style of play until reinforcements arrive this summer. The post Chris Boyd insists Gloucester will have to alter their style appeared...

Darcy Graham is confident his Scotland side can head to Dublin on Saturday and go home with the Six Nations title. The post Darcy Graham confident that Scotland can beat Ireland and win the race for the Six Nations title...

Watching Welsh rugbys recent performances, or reading about Welsh rugbys political events, can have a premature ageing effect on the faces of a typical Welsh rugby supporter. The post Paul Williams: Wales young guns are ...

England lost their heads and Steve Borthwicks neck is on the line after they made history of the wrong kind in Rome yesterday. The post England 18-23 Italy: Steve Borthwicks stunned squad are left with no defence appeare...

For the first time in Six Nations history, Scotland will go into Super Saturday with a chance of winning the title after blowing heavy favourites France away at Murrayfield. The post Scotland 50-40 France: Rampant Scots ...

Cricket fan Ben Earl raised his bat for 50 England caps in Rome yesterday and colleagues insisted it was never in doubt. The post Ben Earl: My journey to 50 England caps has been amazing appeared first on The Rugby Paper...

Ireland fans were happy enough with a bonus point win and Wales supporters will point to a second strong performance on the bounce, albeit another defeat, but the only thing anybody will remember from this game is Rhys C...

Will Butt intends to leave Bath on a high after deciding to end his 12-year playing association with the club and join Exeter Chiefs in the summer. The post Leicester Tigers vs Bath: Will Butt - I want to go out on a hig...

Englands Alex Coles has welcomed new rules over contact in training but insists he is well looked after anyway by club and country. The post Englands Alex Coles supports new contact rules appeared first on The Rugby Pape...

Rob Baxter has challenged Zack Wimbush to back up his recent Prem Cup performances and not get carried away by speculation over his international future as Exeter Chiefs face Northampton Saints today. The post Exeter Chi...

Ireland Under-20s proved too strong for Wales in an entertaining affair at Virgin Media Park in Cork, ending the visitors hopes of claiming their first win on Irish soil in eight years. The post Ireland U20s 48-33 Wales ...

Orlando Bailey squares up against his former club Bath in the Prem Cup semi-final at Welford Road today, having no regrets about his summer move to Leicester Tigers. The post Orlando Bailey: Im happy to be at Leicester T...

By ADAM HATHAWAY at Stadio Olimpico STEVE Borthwick insists he retains the confidence of his RFU bosses despite Englands historic humbling in Rome yesterday. Italy triumped 23-18 to grab their first win against England a...

By BEN JAYCOCK SCOTLAND captain Si-one Tuipulotu revealed that the pressure on coach Gregor Townsend has been the inspiration behind their remarkable three-match wining streak which culminated in yesterdays thrilling 50-...

By ADAM HATHAWAY MARO Itoje has revealed how the hangover from captaining England to two consecutive losses hit him in the aftermath of the drubbing by Ireland two weeks ago. Itojes side backed up defeat in the Calcutta ...

By ADAM HATHAWAY ALEX Coles has welcomed new rules over contact in training but insists he is well looked after anyway by club and country. Prem clubs have agreed to regulate the amount of contact players are put through...

By ADAM HATHAWAY Up against it: Ben Earl looks to take on Italys Lorenzo Cannone yesterday PICTURE: Getty Images CRICKET fan Ben Earl raised his bat for 50 England caps in Rome yesterday and colleagues insisted it was ne...