Rugby News

Hull KR hooker John Boudebza has lost his appeal against a four-match ban imposed for the tackle that ended the season of Castleford captain Michael Shenton.

Glasgow Warriors have had to move their Pro12 clash with Munster to Kilmarnock's Rugby Park ground and the game will be now be played on Friday 19 February.

Prop Mako Vunipola and second row Courtney Lawes may be set to start for England when they face Italy in Rome in the Six Nations Championship on Sunday.

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar may be able to train on Thursday as he battles to be fit for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland in Cardiff.

Newport Gwent Dragons have made four changes for Thursday's PRO12 clash against Connacht at Rodney Parade.

New Zealand coach Wayne Smith is in talks with Harlequins to become their new coach, Sky sources understand.

Luke Gale will replace the luckless Michael Shenton as Castleford's captain for the rest of the Super League season.

Toulon second-row forward Samu Manoa is to undergo an operation on his injured left knee which will rule him out of action for around three months.

Defence coach Paul Gustard admits England still have plenty to work on despite the promising start under coach Eddie Jones.

Jonny Gray insists Scotland will cope with the "passionate" atmosphere when they take on Wales in Saturday's Six Nations game at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

St Helens coach Keiron Cunningham is adamant his team will not take Salford lightly in Thursday's Super League clash.

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England Women coach Scott Bemand has named an unchanged starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy at the Stadio Gino Pistoni in Ivrea.

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Australia openside flanker Liam Gill is to leave the Queensland Reds at the end of Super Rugby season and move to France.

Castleford second-rower Oliver Holmes has agreed a new two-year contract with the club.

Eddie Jones says England are in good shape for the Six Nations but need to improve their fitness levels ahead of the summer tour to Australia.