Rugby News

Andy Daniel rates the France and Ireland players after the hosts edged a dire encounter in Paris

Rugby Football League chief executive Nigel Wood has defended the decision to appoint Australian Wayne Bennett as England's new head coach.

Johnny Sexton suffered "whiplash" rather than concussion during Ireland's defeat to France, coach Joe Schmidt says.

Will Greenwood selects his team from the second round of the Six Nations. Do you agree with his picks?

New England coach Wayne Bennett says he is fully focused on winning Brisbane Broncos' World Club Series clash with Wigan.

Rhys Webb's hopes of a Wales recall against France have received a setback after he suffered a head injury in action for Ospreys.

Sam Roberts takes a not-so-serious look back at the weekend's Six Nations action - if easily offended, read at your peril!

Sky Sports' Will Greenwood joins Alex Payne to discuss round 2 of the Six Nations, including England's 40-9 win over Italy in this week's Rugby Club Wrap-up.

Former Australia international Willie Mason is back in Super League after joining Catalans Dragons on a 12-month contract.

Jamie Hosie rates the players as England cut loose in the second half to record a convincing 40-9 win over Italy in the Six Nations

South Africa international Francois Hougaard has joined Worcester Warriors for the rest of the season.

Leeds injury woes, great wins for Hull FC, Salford and Widnes plus Lizzie Jones' new fund make this week's Set of Six.

Phil Clarke picks his top tries from round 2 of Super League, including Daryl Clark's score against Hull KR.

Martin St Quinton has completed his full takeover of Gloucester Rugby, buying the Aviva Premiership club outright from Ryan Walkinshaw.

Stuart Barnes discusses the main themes after round two of the Six Nations including the form of George North and how England's campaign is only going to get tougher...

World Cup-winning coach Sir Clive Woodward says new boss Eddie Jones will be "pinching himself" after England's fine start to the Six Nations.

Glasgow Warriors have rewarded front row duo Alex Allan and Sila Puafisi with new contracts.

Fraser Kay rounds up all the best bits from a busy weekend of rugby, including Six Nations, Aviva Premiership & PRO12 games

James Hook wears the No 10 jersey in our team of the week while Chris Robshaw continues to impress. There are also spots for regulars Nathan Hughes and Alun Wyn Jones.

Jonathan Joseph has his sights firmly set on the Six Nations title after helping England demolish Italy in Rome.