Rugby News

Leeds Rhinos back-rower Stevie Ward has been handed Kevin Sinfield's No 13 shirt and a new five-year contract.

The hunt for Stuart Lancaster's replacement continues after he stepped down following a disappointing World Cup where England became the first host nation not to make the knockout stages.

Will Greenwood was left with a sense of pride as he watched rugby unite after the terror attacks in Paris on Friday.

Victor Matfield will captain the Barbarians for this week's matches against Gloucester and Argentina.

The first weekend of European rugby was overshadowed by the terrible events in Paris on Friday night. Three days of mourning followed in France and, quite rightly, all sport in France was suspended.

Bath's postponed Champions Cup match against Toulon may not be played as there is not a free slot in the calendar, according to the club's chairman Bruce Craig.

Fraser Kay wraps up all the action from an enthralling opening weekend of European Rugby Champions Cup action

The world of sport paid tribute to the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks on Sunday.