Rugby News

Mike Brown spoke to reporters after England's crushing loss to Wales - and it's fair to say he wasn't in the most talkative of moods

World Rugby have announced that Yokohama Stadium is to replace the new National Stadium as the venue for the 2019 Rugby World Cup final in Japan.

Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist has been ruled out of the World Cup with a groin injury, Scottish Rugby has announced.

Australia have only a couple of injury concerns after their opening two Rugby World Cup wins and are in good shape ahead of the Pool A showdown against England on Saturday.

Harrison Hansen may have to delay his start for his new club after being hit with a grade B charge by the Rugby Football League's match review panel.

South Africa will treat their game against Scotland as if it were the Rugby World Cup final itself, according to hooker Schalk Brits.

Harlequins number eight Nick Easter has been called into England's Rugby World Cup squad after Billy Vunipola suffered an injury against Wales

Wigan coach Shaun Wane is preparing his side for a tough test against Huddersfield in Thursday's Super League semi-final at the DW Stadium.

Castleford have announced that they have lifted their suspension on Australian winger Justin Carney.

World Rugby have denied reports that Australia and England have been caught up in a spying row ahead of their crucial World Cup match on Saturday night.

Japan's new team will debut in Super Rugby with a home clash against South Africa's Lions on February 27.

England winger Jonny May and assistant coach Andy Farrell have rejected the assertion that Stuart Lancaster treats his players as "schoolboys."

Nick Easter is looking forward to helping England rescue their World Cup ambitions after being called up to replace injured No 8 Billy Vunipola.

St Helens coach Keiron Cunningham is hoping to welcome back in-form prop Alex Walmsley for Friday's Super League semi-final against Leeds.

Sky Sports' Will Greenwood picks his top five moments from a blockbuster weekend of World Cup action.

Sky Sports' Will Greenwood says the balance of the England team is off, but consistency in selection is key against Australia...

Will Greenwood joins James Gemmell to discuss Wales' win over England and the rest of the weekend's World Cup action.

Mike Cooper rates the Australia players after they recorded an 11-try victory over minnows Uruguay on Sunday

Italy captain Sergio Parisse will join the Azzurri's Rugby World Cup camp on Tuesday.

Fiji winger Nemani Nadolo will miss the Rugby World Cup Pool A match against Wales after he was suspended for one week for a dangerous tackle.

England have called Nick Easter into their Rugby World Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Billy Vunipola.

James Hook and Gareth Anscombe have been called in Wales' Rugby World Cup squad after injuries to Scott Williams and Hallam Amos