Rugby News

Rob Howley believes that England’s “meticulous” preparation in training ahead of Friday’s Six Nations opener with Wales is a sign they have learned from their previous mistakes.

Jamie Hosie assesses France's chances this Six Nations, and asks whether they can overcome the crippling inconsistency that has plagued their past

St Helens and Catalans Dragons will both be without their first-choice scrum-halves when they open their First Utility Super League campaign at Langtree Park on Friday.

Widnes and Wigan have the honour of kicking us off as Super League heads into a brand new era where winning is going to be tougher than ever.

Widnes and Wigan will kick of a new era of Super League when they clash on the 4G pitch at the Select Security Stadium on Thursday.

Widnes and Wigan will kick of a new era of Super League when they clash on the 4G pitch at the Select Security Stadium on Thursday.

Italy coach Jacques Brunel is determined to get off to a positive start to the Six Nations against Ireland on Saturday.

Ireland lock Devin Toner has full respect for the threat posed by Italy in Saturday's Six Nations opener in Rome.

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Multi-talented Scotswoman Nuala Deans insists her winning mentality has been the driving force behind her first competitive start as a rugby union international.

Glasgow Warriors and Scotland forward Ryan Wilson has been suspended without pay for three months.

New Widnes captain Kevin Brown says the Vikings are ready to tackle Wigan in the first game of the new-look Super League.

England are using giant speakers during their training sessions to replicate the noise they will face when they take on Wales in Cardiff on Friday.

Mike Cooper previews Wales' chances this Six Nations, and finds a settled side with plenty to prove and an excellent chance of winning the tournament

​Ireland Women coach Tom Tierney has named six uncapped players in his squad for Friday's Six Nations opener against Italy in Florence.

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Warrington's Stefan Ratchford and St Helens' Jordan Turner says the new Super League format means more excitement at both ends of the table.

Serge Betsen was known for his total commitment to every team for which he played, and his ability to inspire others around him.

Philippe Saint-André has named his squad of 23 players that will take on Scotland in Paris this weekend

South Africa-born Rory Kockott has been handed his first start for France against Scotland in Saturday's Six Nations clash in Paris.

Danny Cipriani, Nick Easter and Tom Croft complete their England rehabilitations with bench spots, as Stuart Lancaster announces the England team to play Wales

Four months after guiding St Helens to Grand Final glory at Old Trafford, Nathan Brown is back in rugby league after being appointed by Melbourne Storm as a coaching consultant.