Rugby News

Vern Cotter has named the Scotland team that will take on Italy in Rome this weekend, making one change

Wales boss Warren Gatland says dogged defences and good organisation make it difficult for teams to always display attacking flair in Test matches.

Jimmy Gopperth talks about the new Super Rugby season, England's big Six Nations clash with Ireland and Elliot Daly's singing talent on Rugby Club Agenda.

Johnny Sexton will not be fazed by England coach Eddie Jones questioning his health, insists Ireland team-mate Andrew Trimble.

Dylan Hartley says the demands of new coach Eddie Jones are driving England on as they chase a first Six Nations title since 2011.

Barrie and Terry look back at the World Club Series and cast their eye over round three of Super League XXI .

Keith McKenzie looks ahead to this weekend's PRO12 games, and shares his predictions

Wakefield have been boosted by the return of Nick Scruton ahead of their Super League clash with Warrington on Friday.

Young props Jordan Baldwinson and Sam Hallas have both been called up by Leeds Rhinos head coach Brian McDermott for Saturday's trip to Catalans Dragons along with fellow front rower Mitch Achurch.

Scotland must win in Italy this weekend to have any chance of salvaging something from their Six Nations campaign, according to Tim Visser.

Wales host France on Friday night in Cardiff in a game that is crucial to both sides' hopes of winning the title - but who will emerge victorious?

Robin McBryde says Wales have to ignore their previous record against France ahead of Friday's pivotal Six Nations showdown.

Five talking points, including Scotland's Six Nations losing streak, ahead of their clash against Italy in Rome.

Hull KR's caretaker coach Willie Poching believes there could be no better opportunity to lift his side out of the doldrums than by facing a wounded St Helens.

Stuart McCloskey and Josh van der Flier will make their Test debuts in Ireland's Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Eddie Jones is pleased with the progress his players are making and believes England are capable of becoming the most dominant team in the world.

Joe Schmidt has announced the Ireland team to play England at Twickenham this weekend in the Six Nations

What's coming up on Sky Sports? Carl Frampton v Scott Quigg for mains, a side of silverware at Wembley, and the small matter of Man Utd v Arsenal.

What's coming up on Sky Sports? Carl Frampton v Scott Quigg for mains, a side of silverware at Wembley, and the small matter of Man Utd v Arsenal.

There are some exciting times ahead for New Zealand rugby as we get ready to see new crop of players in the 2016 Super rugby competition.

The Brumbies and the Waratahs will lead the way for Australia in the 2016 Super Rugby competition. The Waratahs finished second on the table but were beaten 35-17 in the semi-finals by eventual winners the Highlanders.

Fit-again winger Tim Visser is the only change to Scotland's starting line-up to face Italy this Saturday at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.