Rugby News

Wales fly-half James Hook says he has never considered quitting Test rugby despite the fact he has made just two starts for his country since the last World Cup.

Hull forward Liam Watts will not serve a suspension after being found not guilty of biting.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has no doubt his players understand the importance of Saturday's Millennium Stadium clash against Ireland as a fierce battle for World Cup squad places intensifies.

Catalans Dragons duo Lucas Albert and Fouad Yaha have signed their first full-time contracts with the club.

Danny Cipriani remains firmly in England's World Cup plans, says head-coach Stuart Lancaster.

Leeds Rhinos have been handed a blow as they attempt to land a Super League and Challenge Cup double after Jamie Jones-Buchanan was ruled out for between six and nine months.

Warren Gatland has named an experimental Wales team to take on Ireland in their first World Cup warm-up match this weekend

Australian rugby league convert Jarryd Hayne says he is unfazed by the prospect of facing his first collision with the San Francisco 49ers as he chases his dream of forging a career in the NFL.

Scott Williams will captain the Wales team that contains four uncapped players for their World Cup warm-up against Ireland at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Fiji fired a warning shot to their Rugby World Cup rivals with a sparkling attacking performance to defeat Samoa 39-29 and win the Pacific Nations Cup.

Jonny Wilkinson selects his all time non-English Rugby World Cup Dream Team. Do you agree with his choice at lock?

Hull KR's James Green will be available for the Challenge Cup final despite being accused of a shoulder charge in the semi-final.

Danny Cipriani is available for selection for England's World Cup squad after he was re-bailed until November following his arrest on suspicion of drink-driving.