Rugby News

Leeds coach Brian McDermott was happy with the 24-22 win over Huddersfield on Thursday night but not overly impressed with his team’s performance.

Ulster made it four Guinness PRO12 wins in succession to move level with Glasgow at the top of the table, downing Scarlets 25-20 in a hard-fought match.

World Cup winners England suffered their second away defeat in the Women's Six Nations on Friday, losing 11-8 to Ireland at Ashbourne RFC.

Cheetahs fly-half Joe Pietersen booted a late penalty as they snatched a last-gasp 25-24 wins over the Auckland Blues in a Super Rugby clash at the Free State Stadium on Friday.

The Dragons have made three changes to their team as they head to Stadio Lanfranchi to take on Zebre on Sunday evening.

France lock Pascal Pape has appealed against his 10-week ban for kneeing Ireland's Jamie Heaslip in the back, claiming the suspension "was excessive and disproportionate".

Pat Lam has made two changes to his Connacht side that faces Benetton Treviso at the Sportsground on Sunday.

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has called on his side to produce the perfect game as they go in search of their first Six Nations win against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Filo Paulo will play his 50th game for Cardiff Blues as they face Edinburgh in the Guinness PRO12 on Sunday.

All of our predictions ahead of the weekend in one handy place - how do you see round 3 of the Six Nations unfolding?

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre insists Les Bleus are "not far away" as they look to remain in Six Nations title contention at Wales' expense on Saturday.

Alex Goode and Jack Nowell both make starts for England against Ireland in Sunday’s Six Nations clash in Dublin.

France or Wales to take their tally to two wins in Paris this weekend? Mike Cooper runs the rule over the two teams and gives his verdict.

Peter Horne has been named at fly-half for Scotland’s Six Nations clash against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Joe Schmidt has made just one enforced change to the Ireland team to play England in the Six Nations this weekend

Sam Warburton is ready for the pressure of leading Wales out in their crunch Six Nations game against France on Saturday.

Jack McGrath has held off the challenge of fit-again Cian Healy and starts for Ireland against England in Sunday’s crunch Six Nations match.

Wales winger George North makes a return to the team for his side's Six Nations clash with France in one of four changes to Warren Gatland’s side.

The Hurricanes underlined their Super Rugby credentials with an impressive 42-13 win over the Western Force in Perth.

England coach Stuart Lancaster says his side will be targeting a fourth straight win against Six Nations champions Ireland when they go head-to-head in Dublin on Sunday.

Jamie Hosie casts his predictions for this weekend's Aviva Premiership games, including an intriguing West Country derby

Munster have made seven changes for Saturday’s clash with Guinness PRO12 leaders Glasgow Warriors at Irish Independent Park.