Rugby News

Conrad Smith's show-and-go against Toulon, James O'Connor's two-try haul against Pau and a devastating performance by the Saracens' front row feature in our Team of the Week...

Will Greenwood picks five players Eddie Jones must include in his first England squad ahead of the Six Nations Championship.

Stuart Barnes on Dan Carter's French flourish, Vern Cotter's Scotland squad, and the Premiership's relegation battle.

Toulon hooker Guilhem Guirado has been named the new captain of France by coach Guy Noves.

Leigh have appointed former Wigan and Warrington hooker Micky Higham as their new captain.

Will Greenwood picks his five favourite moments from the weekend, including the form of England's Chris Robshaw.

South Africa great Schalk Burger will join Saracens next summer on a two-year contract.

New France coach Guy Noves has explained Mathieu Bastareaud's absence from his first squad gathering by revealing he aims to bring a new style to Les Bleus.

Super League champions Leeds have signed Huddersfield and England forward Brett Ferres for an undisclosed fee.

Newport Gwent Dragons fly-half Dorian Jones is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a pectorial injury.

The new year is here; cast your January blues aside with the first Best of the Weekend of 2016!

Paul Williams scored a 78th-minute try to snatch an 18-17 win for Stade Francais over Toulouse on Sunday night.