Rugby News

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw will urge his side to draw on their good performances in narrow losses as they focus on beating Ireland to avoid the wooden spoon.

Stuart Lancaster insists England will use their experience of Cardiff two years ago to help the squad prepare for an attempt to clinch the 2015 Six Nations title.

​Newcastle Falcons are looking to a more successful future in the Aviva Premiership and have re-signed director of rugby Dean Richards on a new three-year contract.

​St Helens 'Jon Wilkin has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep the captain at the club until the end of next season.

Full-back Rob Kearney has dismissed criticism of Ireland's finishing during Saturday's 23-16 Six Nations defeat in Wales.

Rupert Cox shares his highlights from the week's rugby action in his round-up blog.

Wales are assessing the fitness of Gethin Jenkins and Richard Hibbard ahead of their final Six Nations match against Italy in Rome on Saturday.

London Broncos have released two of the club's overseas close-season signings just five weeks into their Championship campaign.

Hugh Foyle rates the players from France's convincing win over Italy in Rome on Sunday

Italy captain Sergio Parisse has indicated he could shake off a foot injury suffered against France to lead his side against Six Nations championship-chasing Wales in Rome on Saturday.

Jamie Hosie attempts to make sense of Wales' gutsy win over Ireland in Cardiff, and awards his player ratings from the match

Aviva Premiership bosses will meet to hold a "positive debate" over the possible expansion of the division to include 14 teams.

Josh Charnley will be out for up to six weeks after injuring his ankle during Wigan's Super League win over Hull.

Sky Sports pundit Stuart Barnes says the Six Nations format is desperately flawed, but he is expecting an exciting finale in the final weekend of competition...

Nathan Hyde rounds up all the best action from an enthralling weekend of rugby from across the globe, including Wales' famous win over Ireland

Flanker James Haskell has said the conflicting memories of England's last Six Nations title triumph is fuelling his desire to seize the crown in front of a euphoric Twickenham.