Rugby News

Tony Tighe looks at the main talking points from the last seven days in the world of rugby league...

Catalans Dragons centre Ben Pomeroy could miss the rest of the season after being charged with making a grade E dangerous throw on Castleford's Ashley Gibson.

Eight France players feature in our team of the week, with England's impact subs also making the grade.

Peter Murchie says Glasgow Warriors are relishing the challenge of defending their Guinness PRO12 title this season.

Italy's most capped player, Marco Bortolami, has been left out of the 31-man squad for next month’s Rugby World Cup.

Jacques Brunel has confirmed the 31-man Italy squad for the Rugby World Cup

Check out the top five tries of the week featuring efforts from Yoann Huget and Jonathan Pelissie.

Fraser Kay hands out player ratings to Scotland after their 16-12 victory over Italy on Saturday

Sky Sports' rugby league expert Phil Clarke picks his top five tries from the weekend's Super League Super 8s and qualifiers.

New Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is confident he is ready for the challenge of leading his home province back to glory.

Stuart Lancaster will name his 31-man England squad for the Rugby World Cup on Thursday, the Rugby Football Union has confirmed.

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Bristol flanker Marco Mama has joined Aviva Premiership new-boys Worcester on loan until the end of February.

Henry Pyrgos hopes he has given Scotland head coach Vern Cotter a World Cup selection headache after back-to-back scoring displays for his country.

After their impressive win over England in Paris on Saturday, Philippe Saint-André has named his 31-man France squad for the Rugby World Cup

London Broncos player Richard Mathers is considering his options after being banned for six months for breaching the sport's rules relating to betting.

The World Cup got a lot more interesting Saturday night. Wales, Fiji, Australia (maybe not Uruguay) and Ireland would have watched two close to full strength England and France teams battling it out in front of a crackin...

Former Wales assistant coach Geraint John has been appointed as the Welsh Rugby Union's elite coach development manager.