Rugby News

World record signing Sam Tomkins will be released early from his New Zealand Warriors contract to allow him to return to Super League.

In-form Salford have been dealt a double blow after key half-back Rangi Chase and back-rower Weller Hauraki were banned for seven and four matches respectively.

Former New Zealand lock Brad Thorn has announced he is retiring at the end of the season after a glittering 21-year career.

Jon Wells believes the return of Sam Tomkins to Super League could bring about the introduction of a ‘marquee player allowance’.

Ulster have announced the signings of London Welsh players Peter Browne and Paul Rowley.

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Hull FC welcome back Setaimata Sa from injury for Friday’s First Utility Super League clash against Widnes Vikings at the KC Stadium.

Phil Clarke analyses the importance of attacking kicks in the modern game...

Wigan Warriors forward John Bateman has been suspended for Sunday’s game against Catalans after being sent off for an altercation with Salford's Weller Hauraki on Easter Monday.

Phil Clarke insists that there is no guarantee that Sam Tomkins will re-join Wigan when he returns to Super League with Warrington and Leeds among his other potential suitors.

Jacques Burger has been cited for this hit on Maxime Machenaud, but do you think the Saracens flanker deserves a ban?

Zak Hardaker has been fined a month's salary by Leeds and is to attend an anger management course after he was arrested by police investigating an assault on a student.

Saracens' Jacques Burger has been cited for striking a Racing Metro player during Sunday's European Champions Cup tie.

England international Tom Burgess has signed a new deal with the South Sydney Rabbitohs which ties him to the NRL club until the end of the 2016 season.

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

World Rugby today announced the list of referees, assistant referees and television match officials who will officiate at this year's Rugby World Cup

Catalans Dragons back-rower Elliott Whitehead will leave the Super League at the end of the season to join NRL club Canberra Raiders.

Jamie Hosie shares his SuperBru predictions for round nine of Super Rugby - what do you make of them?