Rugby News

Leinster prop Cian Healy has been cited for allegedly striking a Toulon player with his knee during Sunday's 24-9 defeat in the European Champions Cup.

Brett Ferres has been transfer listed by Huddersfield following an investigation into his "conduct away from the field".

Kenya's women's rugby team will compete in the Olympic Sevens tournament in Rio de Janeiro next year after South Africa gave up their place.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is one of the NFL's biggest stars - but there is another English sportsman with the same name.

Steve Borthwick has quit Bristol to take up his new role with England, but the RFU is yet to agree a compensation package.

England winger Marland Yarde has signed a new long-term contract with Harlequins.

Fly-half Rhys Patchell will end a five-year stay with Cardiff Blues at the end of the season to join the Scarlets.

Back-rower Ellis Jenkins has signed a new long-term deal with the Cardiff Blues.

Andy Daniel highlights six of the biggest talking points from the weekend's European Rugby

New Zealand's Rugby Players Association (NZRPA) has set up a trust fund to help out the children of All Blacks great Jonah Lomu.