Rugby News

Huddersfield Giants will be without prop Craig Huby for at least the first month of the Super League season.

London Irish have signed Hurricanes fly-half James Marshall on a deal from the start of the 2016-17 season.

Leinster wing Fergus McFadden has been suspended for three weeks after an incident during the win over Connacht on New Year's Day.

Former England assistant coach Andy Farrell is to become Ireland's new defence coach.

Alex King insists he was never offered a role in England's new-look coaching set-up under Eddie Jones.

Ireland forward Cian Healy is a major injury doubt for the Six Nations opener against Wales.

Paul Wallace says Rory Best is the outstanding candidate to captain Ireland in the upcoming Six Nations.

Joel Monaghan has revealed he knocked back an offer to return to the NRL in order to finish his career in Super League.

Worcester Warriors have signed Samoa international tighthead prop James Johnston following his departure from Wasps.

Nick Easter is backing Harlequins team-mate Chris Robshaw to continue his fine club form and retain his England place under the new coaching regime.

Second row forwards Charlie Matthews and Sam Twomey have agreed new contracts with Harlequins.

Daniel Jenkins reviews the festive season in Welsh Rugby, including some insanely good derby games and an update from the grassroots game