Rugby News

Toulon have been hit by a flu epidemic ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup clash at home to Ulster.

Gloucester and England No 8 Ben Morgan has had successful surgery on his broken leg and will see a specialist next week for the next phase of his recovery.

Connacht centre Bundee Aki has been ruled out for up to 10 weeks as he requires ankle surgery.

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Castleford prop Ryan Boyle will return to action from serious injury in Sunday's pre-season friendly against Doncaster at the Keepmoat Stadium.

Harlequins tight head props Will Collier and Kyle Sinckler have signed contract extensions with the club.

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has named four uncapped players in his 30-man squad for the opening two matches of the 2015 Six Nations Championship.

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has named four uncapped players in his 30-man squad for the opening two matches of the 2015 Six Nations Championship.

Former New Zealand international Ali Williams has announced he is to retire from rugby at the end of the season.

Jacques Brunel has named the Italy squad that will compete in the 2015 Six Nations

The European Rugby Challenge Cup continues on Friday night with Cardiff Blues hosting Rovigo and London Welsh visiting Begles-Bordeaux.

Brad Thorn and Logovi’I Mulipola return to the Leicester Tigers pack for Friday’s crucial European Champions Cup fixture against Scarlets at Welford Road.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has included Clermont Auvergne winger Noa Nakaitaci in his preliminary 31-man squad for the Six Nations.

Philippe Saint-André includes Fijian-born Noa Nakaitaci in his France squad for the Six Nations, while Louis Picamoles is recalled

Jamie Hosie picks out five key head to head battles ahead of a crucial weekend of European rugby

United States forward Eddy Pettybourne has secured a return to the National Rugby League with Gold Coast Titans.

Exeter have been boosted by the news that three of their forwards have signed new contracts.