Rugby News

Andy Farrell says rugby league convert Sam Burgess has the skills to force his way into England's starting line-up.

Ireland captain Paul O'Connell wants it to be a case of business as usual when he makes his Dublin farewell on Saturday.

Heyneke Meyer has named the 31 players that will represent South Africa at the 2015 Rugby World Cup

Brad Barritt believes England head coach Stuart Lancaster has "made a statement" with his World Cup squad selection.

Scotland's Sean Lamont is refusing to contemplate reaching his century of caps at the World Cup - in case he doesn't make it.

Wales flanker Dan Lydiate believes that Saturday's Dublin appointment with reigning Six Nations champions Ireland is "brilliant preparation" for the World Cup.

Dave Kearney will go into battle against Wales on Saturday knowing that he could hardly have landed a tougher final World Cup audition.

Hull KR coach Chris Chester is calling on ex-players to help his side overcome the pressures of playing in a Challenge Cup final.

Ireland and Wales square off on Saturday in what is the last of their World Cup warm-ups, so which five players will be most eager to make an impression at the Aviva Stadium?

Jamie Hosie casts his eye over the Ireland vs Wales and Scotland vs Italy games this weekend, and shares his predictions

Christian Lealiifano is keen to show Australia what they will miss at the World Cup when the Barbarians face Samoa at London's Olympic Stadium, according to Jamie Joseph.

When you put together all the England players missing on the World Cup, it makes for quite some XV. How would this team do at the tournament?

Fraser Kay caught up with Elliot Daly to get his thoughts on his England involvement over the summer, as well as the Singha 7s final this weekend

George North returns to the international stage on Saturday with Wales coach Warren Gatland insisting the winger must keep improving.