Rugby News

South Africa have named a strong side for the final Pool B match at the Rugby World Cup against the USA at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.

Italy props Martin Castrogiovanni and Michele Rizzo, and centre Gonzalo Garcia, will miss the Azzurri's final World Cup game through injury.

Our team of the week from the World Cup features Wallaby props, Fijian flyers and a Georgian man of the match.

Rugby World Cup organisers are investigating whether a member of England's coaching team approached a match official during the defeat to Australia.

Andy Farrell has given his backing to England head coach Stuart Lancaster, with the defence coach refuting claims he had too much influence on team selections.

Australia flanker Michael Hooper has been cited for an alleged act of foul play during their 33-13 Rugby World Cup victory over England on Saturday.

Leeds captain Kevin Sinfield is hoping to finish his illustrious career with the club on a high when they face Wigan Warriors in Saturday’s Super League Grand Final.

Wales coach Robin McBryde says the prospect of a World Cup quarter-final is a thrilling one, having survived the so-called 'pool of death'.

European Player of the Year Nick Abendanon believes England's policy of not picking overseas-based players proved to be a big mistake after they bowed out of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

England will begin the build-up to their final match of the World Cup amid revelations of squad disharmony and unrest over the club's management.

Alasdair Strokosch is keen to avoid a repeat of Scotland's 2011 disappointment when they take on Samoa in a must-win game on Saturday.

Maradona, St. James’ Park and Super Pooper: Will Greenwood picks his five favourite stories from the weekend’s action.

James Gemmell talks to Will Greenwood following England’s exit from the Rugby World Cup, they also discuss the final round of pool games for Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.

Heyneke Meyer has announced the Springbok team to play USA at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday

Wigan Warriors captain Sean O’Loughlin insists they will be fit and raring to go when they take on Leeds Rhinos in Saturday’s Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford.

Nathan Hyde reviews the performances of the Irish players who edged past Italy at the Olympic Stadium

Both head coaches agree Leeds Rhinos are favourites to win the Super League Grand Final this weekend - but each is wary of what the other side might achieve at Old Trafford.

Andy Daniel rates the South Africa Players as they marched on towards the quarter finals with a comprehensive win over Scotland

You hate to make assumptions about people but you suspect that Stuart Lancaster probably isn't a huge fan of 'The Clash'.

Michael Cheika and Stuart Lancaster took over their national teams in situations of similar crisis - but the Aussie has done twice as much in half the time

Former England captain Mike Tindall says sacking Stuart Lancaster would be a waste of three years of progress.

Joe Ogden rates the New Zealand players after beating Georgia 43-10 - but it was far from a comfortable display from the All Blacks