Rugby News

New Zealand No 8 Kieran Read is expecting a South African backlash when the All Blacks visit Ellis Park in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Scotland centre Alex Dunbar insists his World Cup dream is still alive after re-joining the squad following an American rehab trip.

Schalk Burger will become the 55th Springbok captain on Saturday when he leads South Africa out against New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg.

Hull KR's Kevin Larroyer is set to miss his side's clash with St Helens on Friday after picking up a one-match ban.

University of Gloucestershire All Golds player Daniel Spencer-Tonks has been handed a four-year ban for breaching the Rugby Football League's anti-doping regulations.

St Helens will be without captain Jon Wilkin when they seek to clinch a first visit to Wembley for seven years.

Former head coach Brian McLaughlin is to leave Ulster to set up his own rugby consultancy business.

New Zealand wing Cory Jane is still in contention for a World Cup place after scans cleared him of any serious damage to an ankle injury.

Australia have appointed Mario Ledesma in a bid to help the their much-maligned scrum before the World Cup begins in September.

Charly Runciman's move to Widnes has moved a step closer after St George Illawarra agreed to release the versatile back from his contract.

Have a look at Barrie McDermott and Terry O’Connor’s favourite hits from round 22 of Super League.