Rugby News

Hosie & Hutch are joined by Andrew Mehrtens, Alex Lowe and Peter Winterbottom to share their predictions for the opening round of the Rugby World Cup

What makes the perfect World Cup? Stu Peel identifies the 6 things England 2015 needs to be a vintage rugby tournament.

Many kids grow up dreaming of representing their country at a World Cup and it has become a reality for Uruguayan half-backs Felipe Berchesi and Agustin Ormaecha.

Steve Hansen has announced the New Zealand team to take on Argentina in their opening Rugby World Cup game against Argentina on Sunday

Keighley player Lewis Graham has been handed a four-year ban by UK Anti-Doping after testing positive for the anabolic steroid nandrolone.

Almost 300 supporters have complained to the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau about an online ticket scam that is estimated to have taken more than £500,000 of fans' money ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

Brian McDermott is refusing to panic despite seeing his Leeds Rhinos fall to a third successive Super 8s defeat on Thursday.

Huddersfield held off a spirited 20-34 challenge from Hull FC to make it five Super 8s victories in a row and leave themselves on course to secure a home play-off.

Reigning Super League champions St Helens snatched a dramatic 18-14 victory over Wigan to ensure the race for the league leaders' shield will go down to the wire.

England got their World Cup underway with a 35-11 win over Fiji on the opening night at Twickenham.

England kick of the 2015 World Cup at Twickenham against Fiji and expectations are high for the hosts to follow in the triumphant 2003 teams footsteps.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has welcomed plans to crack down on foul play during the World Cup.

Andy Daniel previews the opening Pool B match between South Africa and Japan on Saturday, and shares his prediction for the game

Jamie Hosie looks ahead to Wales opening Rugby World Cup game against Uruguay, and predicts by how many they will beat the South American minnows

Ireland defence coach Les Kiss has backed Iain Henderson to make his mark in the World Cup.

Stuart Hogg has said he cannot wait for Scotland's Rugby World Cup opener against Japan next Wednesday.

Warrington and Catalans Dragons will battle it out for sixth place in Super League when they meet at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Saturday.

Emotions could be running high at the Leigh Sports Village on Saturday for the crucial clash between the Centurions and Bradford.

Sir Dave Brailsford in no stranger to building successful teams and winning some of sport's greatest prizes.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has named his strongest side for the start of their World Cup defence against Argentina on Sunday.

Liam Williams and Samson Lee will both begin their comebacks when Wales open their World Cup campaign against Uruguay in Cardiff on Sunday.

Liam Williams and Samson Lee will both begin their comebacks when Wales open their World Cup campaign against Uruguay in Cardiff on Sunday.