Rugby News

Mike Catt is confident England will not suffer more humiliation in Cardiff when they take on Wales in Friday’s Six Nations opener.

Despite being down to 12 men, Widnes fought back to draw 22-22 with Wigan in the opening game of the new Super League season.

Sky Sports' Jonathan Davies says England's Jonathan Joseph poses 'a huge threat' to Wales when the two countries open the Six Nations at the Millennium Stadium on Friday.

Rupert Cox takes a look at the top six teams to look out for as the HSBC Sevens World Series hits New Zealand.

New Zealand centre Conrad Smith has signed a two-year contract with French second division leaders Pau.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre insists his side should not be written off despite being quoted at around the 6/1 mark to win the tournament by the bookmakers.

Jamie Hosie picks out five crucial individual battles that are set to light up the opening weekend of the Six Nations

The boys are back and ready to tear into each other once more as they go head-to-head with their Super League predictions.

This year’s RBS Six Nations rips into action with an absolute belter at the Millennium Stadium, and there won’t be a lot of time to stop and draw breath over the next few months.

Jacques Brunel has named a vastly experienced Italy side to take on Ireland in Rome on Saturday

Ireland prop Jack McGrath believes the front row is likely to prove the key to beating Italy in Saturday's Six Nations opener in Rome.

Shaun Edwards says Wales have enjoyed the ideal build-up to this season’s Six Nations campaign.

St Helens will begin their Super League defence against Catalans Dragons at Langtree Park on Friday night.

London Welsh have signed Cornish Pirates hooker Rob Elloway on loan for the remainder of the season.

Here's the Ireland team to take on Italy in Rome on Saturday - will they get the defence of their title off to a winning start?

Sean O'Brien has been named in the team for Ireland's Six Nations opener against Italy on Saturday.

Vern Cotter has named an exciting-looking Scotland side to take on France in Paris this weekend

Scotland coach Vern Cotter has made only two changes to his side for the opening Six Nations clash with France on Saturday.

Ahead of the massive Wales vs England clash on Friday, we've picked a composite XV - what do you think of it?

To whet your appetite for this weekend, check out a montage of the biggest hits from last year's Six Nations championship

Scrum-half Micky Young will be back in Newcastle Falcons colours next season after agreeing a two-year deal with the club.

Leigh Halfpenny says Wales will carry their hurt from Twickenham last year into Friday's Six Nations opener at the Millennium Stadium.