Rugby News

A late Eorl Crabtree try sealed a 28-20 win for Huddersfield Giants over Leeds Rhinos on Friday night.

Greig Laidlaw kicked a late penalty as Gloucester inflicted serious damage on Sale's hopes of finishing in the top six of the Aviva Premiership, with a 12-11 victory at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Glasgow ran-in 10 tries as they demolished Zebre 70-10 to move top of the PRO12 table and guarantee them a spot in the end of season play-offs.

Connacht secured a maiden PRO12 semi-final place despite suffering a 22-21 defeat to Benetton Treviso following Jayden Hayward's dramatic last-minute penalty.

Departing Rob Andrew believes the RFU have chosen well by selecting Nigel Melville to be his successor as director of professional rugby.

Rob Andrew is to leave his post as Professional Rugby Director with the Rugby Football Union at the end of the season.

Castleford coach Daryl Powell is expecting a big response from his players when they take on St Helens on Sunday.

Over 62,000 supporters are expected for Saturday's Judgment Day double-header at the Principality Stadium as Cardiff Blues face the Ospreys and the Dragons tackle the Scarlets.

The Bulls got their overseas tour off to a winning start start with a 42-20 bonus-point win over the Western Force.

Dewi Morris says it's crunch time in the Championship as Bristol, Yorkshire, Bedford and Doncaster battle it out for promotion.

Johnny Sexton returns to the Leinster team for Saturday's crucial Guinness PRO12 derby with Ulster, live on Sky Sports 1 HD.

Keith Mackenzie shares his SuperBru predictions for the penultimate round of Guinness Pro12 matches.

There are two Aviva Premiership fixtures in the East Midlands on Saturday as Leicester host Worcester and Northampton face Bath.

The Chiefs battled to a hard fought 24-22 win over the Sharks in their Super Rugby clash at Yarrow Stadium on Friday.

Warrington and Wigan both suffered fresh injury concerns as the Wolves defeated the Warriors 40-10 at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Thursday evening to move two points clear at the top of the Super League table.

Hull coach Lee Radford has signed a new deal to remain in charge of the Super League club until the end of 2019.

A Premier League main at both ends of the table, a side of Championship football and rugby for dessert this weekend...

Kevin Penny scored what was a superb team try on the back of a Matty Russell break and pin-point kick from Kurt Gidley.

Anthony Gelling joined Jon Wells at the touchscreen to analyse Wigan's defeat to Warrington on Thursday.