Rugby News

Geoff Parling wants England's pack to prove themselves when they take on Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up clash on Saturday.

Jermaine McGillvary scored a brace as Huddersfield took a big step towards the Super League semi-finals with a 40-26 win over Castleford at the John Smith's Stadium.

Sky Sports' Will Greenwood says England's unbeaten run at Twickenham in 2015 is vital to their World Cup ambitions.

Wales coach Warren Gatland is calm over only selecting two hookers in his World Cup squad with prop Aaron Jarvis also working out in that position.

Sam Burgess has spoken for the first time about the Will Carling criticism, and reflects for the first time on his World Cup inclusion

Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond is looking forward to having Danny Cipriani back in the fold after the fly-half missed out on a place in England's World Cup squad.

With just over two weeks to go until the World Cup starts, where is the hype?

Watch as Sky Sports Rugby crashes Ireland's training camp for this week's Coffee Club.

Ireland will be almost at full strength when they meet England at Twickenham in their final World Cup warm-up match on Saturday.

Joe Schmidt has announced his Ireland line-up for their final World Cup warm-up game, against England at Twickenham

On the pitch, Barrie McDermott and Terry O'Connor liked nothing better than tearing into the opposition.

There will be no let-up from Challenge Cup winners Leeds as they step up their bid for more silverware, according to stand-off Danny McGuire.

Vern Cotter has named the Scotland line-up to take on France in Paris this weekend, in the final of their World Cup warm-up games

England's most successful cross-code convert says Sam Burgess has to be a success, after the coaches put their faith in him so soon after switching

Captain Sam Warburton returns to the Wales starting line-up for Saturday's World Cup warm-up game against Italy in Cardiff.

Warren Gatland has recalled Sam Warburton to the Wales team for their final World Cup warm-up game against Italy in Cardiff this weekend

Salford Red Devils have suspended Rangi Chase, pending a disciplinary hearing.

The battle for a top-four spot in the Super 8s intensifies on Thursday night when Huddersfield host Castleford at the John Smith's Stadium.

England World Cup winner Lewis Moody is offering fans the chance to watch this year's tournament – from his house.

Exeter Chiefs players Tomas Francis and Sam Hill have agreed contract extensions with the club.

Watch Sunday's Super 8s Qualifiers clash between Hull KR and Wakefield live on Sky Sports Xtra or the Sky Sports for iPad app.

Former Huddersfield and St Helens boss Nathan Brown has been recommended for the vacant post at Newcastle Knights.