Rugby News

Joe Simpson hopes Eddie Jones' appointment as England coach will give him the chance to get back into the international picture.

Bordeaux-Begles have unveiled new signing Australia World Cup finalist Sekope Kepu.

Todd Blackadder will step down as coach of the Crusaders at the end of the 2016 Super Rugby season.

Glasgow hooker Pat MacArthur has been ruled out for around six weeks after suffering a broken jaw against Northampton on Saturday.

Leigh have confirmed their interest in signing 2011 Man of Steel Rangi Chase.

Hull coach Lee Radford has been fined £500 for publicly criticising a match official.

England second-row forward Dave Attwood has signed a new three-year contract with Bath.

Scotland lock Richie Gray will leave Castres for Top 14 rivals Toulouse at the end of the season.

Former Leeds prop Ryan Bailey has signed a one-year contract with Warrington, where he will join up with former coach Tony Smith.

Scarlets' Aled Davies has signed a new deal with the Welsh region until 2018.