Rugby News

Huddersfield Giants head coach Paul Anderson is determined to kickstart their Super League season by beating Leeds at Headingley on Thursday, live on Sky.

Stuart Lancaster has retained his matchday squad and sent other players home ahead of England's game with Ireland in the Six Nations

England have dropped Gloucester wing Jonny May and recalled Exeter counterpart Jack Nowell for Sunday's crucial Six Nations trip to face Ireland to Dublin.

Italy will be without influential duo Martin Castrogiovanni and Marco Bortolami for Saturday's trip to face Scotland.

Ireland have confirmed that No 8 Jamie Heaslip will play no part in Sunday's Six Nations match with England in Dublin.

England forwards coach Graham Rowntree admits that they have some tough selection choices ahead of them, as several players return from injury this week

Full-back Mike Brown has moved a step closer to a Six Nations return after finishing his first training session with England.

Kevin Locke could be the next high-profile departure from Salford following the sudden exit of Gareth Hock.

Kevin Locke could be the next high-profile departure from Salford following the sudden exit of Gareth Hock.

Gloucester have signed Crusaders scrum-half Willi Heinz.

Winger Sailosi Tagicakibau has extended his contract to remain at Wasps for next season.

Aviva Premiership title contenders Bath have secured the services of Newport Gwent Dragons scrum-half Jonathan Evans.

George North has been recalled by Wales for Saturday's Six Nations game against France at the Stade de France.

Worcester full-back Chris Pennell has been called up to England’s Six Nations squad as cover for Mike Brown, who continues to recover from concussion.

Australian rugby league side Gold Coast Titans have been taken over by the sport's governing body in a move to secure the club's long-term future.

Is it time to change the laws surrounding the choke tackle? Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards thinks so.

Newcastle Falcons have signed England Sevens player Marcus Watson.

Roger Lewis is to leave his post as Welsh Rugby Union group chief executive after the World Cup later this year.