Rugby News

Ben Pomeroy was sent off for the second successive home game for an X-rated tackle on Ashley Gibson.

Hunslet boosted their chances of avoiding relegation with a 41-24 Championship Shield victory over London, which dents the Broncos' hopes of a home play-off semi-final.

Sheffield scored two late tries to come from behind in a 28-24 win over Halifax at the Keepmoat Stadium on Sunday.

Bradford achieved their second win of the Qualifiers with a 41-10 thrashing of Salford on Sunday.

The injury-plagued Sydney Roosters beat Brisbane 12-10 on Saturday to move top of the National Rugby League table with two regular season rounds remaining.

The injury-plagued Sydney Roosters beat Brisbane 12-10 on Saturday to move top of the NRL with two regular season rounds remaining.

Captain Chris Robshaw admitted England have work to do after losing 25-20 to France in Paris on Saturday night.

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre left out fly-half Francois Trinh-Duc from his 31-man World Cup squad in favour of Frederic Michalak.

Scotland coach Vern Cotter admitted he was pleased to see Scotland finally get back to winning ways - but admitted his side will have to improve before the World Cup.

It's crunch time for Stuart Lancaster and his coaching staff – time to pick their 31-man England squad for the World Cup.

Scotland ended their eight-month wait for a win with an unconvincing 16-12 victory over Italy in Turin on Saturday.