Rugby News

Joe Schmidt has named the Ireland team to take on Italy in their third Rugby World Cup game this weekend

Danny Cipriani has somewhat controversially claimed that not a single Australian player is good enough to make it into this England team

Charlie King looks ahead to the Pool B crunch-fixture between Scotland and South Africa, and shares his prediction

Hull Kingston Rovers have bolstered their back row by signing Chris Clarkson on a three-year deal from Leeds Rhinos.

As England's World Cup hopes hang in the balance, we identify five reasons why Stuart Lancaster's men should fear the visit of Australia to Twickenham.

We look at five key talking points ahead of the Pool B clash between South Africa and Scotland.

Tonga will send out the oldest team in Rugby World Cup history against Argentina on Sunday as they bid to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.

England forwards coach Graham Rowntree is backing his pack to dominate Australia's eight in Saturday night's do-or-die clash at Twickenham.

Tim Horan says that Australia's backrow and their attacking systems will be the difference against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

England must attack Australia out wide to keep their Rugby World Cup dreams alive, says Dewi Morris...

Ben Youngs has told England to "blow Australia away" at Twickenham on Saturday and give them "a reason to quit".

New Zealand moved into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by predictably beating Georgia 43-10 and securing a bonus point - but it was a performance laced with errors.

Rate the match between New Zealand and Georgia in the Rugby World Cup, and leave your thoughts on the game

Leeds are 80 minutes away from completing the treble after edging out reigning champions St Helens 20-13 in a Super League semi-final thriller at Headingley.

Ian Keatley’s late penalty helped Munster keep up their unbeaten start to the Guinness PRO12 season with a 23-21 victory over Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park.

Tim Sheens has resigned as Australia's national coach to take up a three-year contract as full-time director of rugby with Salford Red Devils.

With under 48 hours to go until England's must-win Pool A clash against Australia , we look at five reasons for Stuart Lancaster's men to cheer.

Wigan Warriors full-back Sam Tomkins says he is prepared to play at half-back for England if he is picked against France and New Zealand later this month.

Sky Sports rugby presenter Alex Payne gives his Sky Bet tips for Saturday's big games involving England and Australia and Scotland's clash with South Africa.

St Helens hooker Matty Fozard has pulled out of the Wales European Championship squad after breaking his jaw in training.

Australia coach Michael Cheika has laughed off Sir Clive Woodward’s claim that the Wallabies are "not the brightest team".

Nathan Hyde looks ahead to Ireland's Pool D clash with Italy at the Olympic Stadium, with a win enough for them to qualify