Rugby News

Owen Farrell has urged England to recapture the hearts and minds of supporters by beginning the process of healing their World Cup misery.

Hull FC laid down an early marker in Super League XXI with a comfortable 42-20 victory over Salford Red Devils at the KC Stadium on Friday.

Italy captain Sergio Parisse could not hide his disappointment after missing a drop-goal attempt in the dying stages as his side lost 23-21 to France in their Six Nations opener.

Sale ended Leicester's unbeaten Aviva Premiership home record with a hard-fought 10-3 victory at Welford Road.

New head coach Guy Noves was spared an early embarrassment as France came from eight points behind to beat Italy 23-21 in the opening match of the Six Nations.

Eddie Jones' England passed their first test by beating Scotland 15-9 in the opening round of the Six Nations at Murrayfield.

Jimmy Gopperth slotted a late penalty to earn lethargic Wasps a 9-8 victory over Newcastle at the Ricoh Arena.

Ben Foden showed England head coach Eddie Jones what he is missing as the full-back scored a last-gasp try to lead Northampton to a 27-23 victory at Harlequins.

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Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross has told Eddie Jones 'stick to what you know' following the England rugby union boss' recent comments about the Potters.

James Hook kicked five penalties as Gloucester battled back in difficult conditions to beat Bath 15-11 and leap to fifth place in the Aviva Premiership.

Jordan Turner notched his 100th career try as St Helens romped to a 30-16 Super League victory over Huddersfield at Langtree Park on Friday night.