Rugby News

Hooker Tom Youngs says the in-form Jonny May will give England the 'X-factor' in their upcoming World Cup campaign.

Fiji captain Akapusi Qera insists his side are 'not here just to make up the numbers' ahead of their World Cup opener against England at Twickenham on Friday, September 18.

Joe Mellor and former Bradford winger Patrick Ah Van scored hat-tricks to help Widnes keep their Super League survival bid on track with a comfortable 56-12 victory at Odsal.

Warrington winger Kevin Penny claimed a hat-trick of tries as the Wolves claimed their first win in the Super 8s with a 46-16 victory over Hull.

Rhys Patchell and Josh Turnbull scored a hat-trick apiece as Cardiff Blues began their Guinness PRO 12 campaign with a comprehensive 61-13 win over Zebre at the Arms Park.

Niko Matawalu's two-try cameo fired England a World Cup warning as Fiji dispatched Canada 47-18 at The Stoop.

Former South Africa player Mahlatse 'Chiliboy' Ralepelle has been suspended for two years for a doping offence after abandoning an appeal against the charge.

Wales World Cup hopes have taken a massive dent after their 23-19 win against Italy.

Warren Gatland accepts that he could be without Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb for the forthcoming World Cup after both players were injured during Wales' final tournament warm-up game against Italy on Saturday.

World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson feels like he is "breaking apart" but is happy to leave his rugby-playing days behind.

Former Australia rugby league star Jarryd Hayne has secured a place on the San Francisco 49ers' NFL roster.

Scotland coach Vern Cotter has backed his side's decision to go for the win and shun a penalty kick which may have secured them a draw.

Munster stuttered their way to an 18-13 Guinness PRO12 win over Benetton Treviso in the season opener at Irish Independent Park.