Rugby News

Bath recorded a ferocious 29-19 bonus-point victory over Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park to keep alive their Aviva Premiership title bid.

Tom Lineham claimed an eye-catching hat-trick as Hull FC beat Widnes 22-8 to record back-to-back Super League wins for the first time since last June.

Glasgow Warriors remain on course for a home semi-final in the Guinness PRO12 after a comfortable 36-17 victory over Cardiff Blues at Scotstoun.

Wasps loose-forward Nathan Hughes has won his appeal against a three-week suspension for kneeing Northampton's George North.

Luke Walsh is poised to make his first appearance of the season for St Helens in Sunday’s First Utility Super League trip to Huddersfield Giants.

Wigan Warriors are boosted by the return of Dom Crosby, Joel Tomkins and Dom Manfredi for Sunday's visit of Catalans Dragons to the DW Stadium.

Salford Red Devils will be without key duo Rangi Chase and Weller Hauraki for Sunday’s First Utility Super League clash with Leeds Rhinos at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Leinster head coach Matt O’Connor has rotated his squad for Sunday’s Guinness PRO12 tie with the Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade.

London Irish host Sale Sharks on Sunday seeking back-to-back Aviva Premiership wins for the first time since February 2014.

Ashley Johnson will make his first start at hooker for Wasps when they visit relegated London Welsh on Sunday.

The Scarlets have made two changes for Saturday’s must-win trip to Italy to face struggling Zebre at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.

Ireland captain Paul O’Connell is back in the Munster starting line-up for Saturday’s Guinness PRO12 trip to Edinburgh.

Brad Barritt makes his return from an ankle injury in Saracens’ Aviva Premiership clash with top-four rivals Leicester Tigers on Saturday.

Ireland trio Rory Best, Tommy Bowe and Jared Payne return to the Ulster team to face Connacht in Saturday’s Guinness PRO12 derby at the Sportsground.

Exeter Chiefs' Scottish international Moray Low will not play for the club again this season.

Jamie Hosie shares his predictions for round 19 of the Aviva Premiership this weekend - what do you make of them?

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

Perfect viewing for a Friday, check out this compilation of some of the most outrageous sidesteps from the past year

London Irish forward Sean Cox has announced he will be retiring from rugby at the end of the season.

Substitute Ihaia West kicked a late penalty at Eden Park to end the Blues' seven-match Super Rugby losing run with a 16-14 victory over the Brumbies.

Charlie King shares his predictions for round 19 of the Guinness PRO12 this weekend - do you agree with them?