Rugby News

Former England captain Will Carling has warned England against getting caught between two game plans ahead of the World Cup.

Hull KR forward Kevin Larroyer has been charged with making a grade B shoulder barge on Jordan Thompson in the final minute of the Hull derby.

Scarlets have signed Cardiff Blues utility back Tom Williams on a season-long loan.

The big three from down south have all started their World Cup preparations as New Zealand beat Argentina 39-18 and Australia sneaked past South Africa with a last-gasp 24-20 win on Saturday.

Lock James Down and Wales and Lions hooker Matthew Rees, who fought off testicular cancer, have signed to return to the Cardiff Blues.

Former New Zealand flanker Adam Thomson has joined Melbourne Rebels for the 2016 Super Rugby season.

Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal will seek "substantial compensation" from Quade Cooper if the Australian fly-half does not honour his contract.

Wakefield Wildcats have signed Bill Tupou from NRL side Canberra Raiders until the end of the season, and in time to play against Huddersfield Giants on Sunday.

New South Wales centre Michael Jennings pleaded not guilty to charges of offensive behaviour and hindering police on Monday.

Mike Cooper looks back at the first match of the Rugby Championship.

Bath centre Ben Williams has been forced to retire from rugby due to a shoulder injury.

Phil Clarke's top five tries from round 22 of Super League include efforts from Jordan Turner and Jermaine McGillvary.

Centre Matt Giteau and scrum-half Will Genia have been ruled out through injury from Australia's Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday.

Waikato Chiefs assistant coach Andrew Strawbridge is recovering but faces a long recuperation after falling critically ill in Samoa.