Rugby News

Saracens and England lock Maro Itoje has been named European Player of the Year after helping his side to Champions Cup glory.

England and Saracens lock Maro Itoje says he "will continue to push the boundaries" in order to become a better rugby player.

Samoa completed a stunning second-half comeback to beat World Series leaders Fiji 29-26 in the final of the Paris Sevens on Sunday.

Hull KR coach James Webster praised his players for honouring Roger Millward in the perfect way with a 24-10 First Utility Super League win over Widnes Vikings.

Hull KR honoured the late Roger Millward with a 24-10 win over Widnes at the KC Lightstream Stadium.

Wakefield held off a tremendous second-half fightback from First Utility Super League leaders Warrington to continue their resurgence with a 36-28 win.

Dan Carter admitted that his gamble on a lingering calf injury had backfired after Racing 92 saw their European aspiration go up in smoke as Saracens claimed the Champions Cup with a 21-9 victory.

Saracens skipper Brad Barritt believes the agony of losing a European final two years ago "galvanised" his team's successful bid for Champions Cup glory in Lyon.

Centre Lionel Mapoe scored three tries as the Lions romped to a 43-5 win over their New Zealand visitors at a rain-swept Ellis Park.

Former New Zealand coach Graham Henry believes the decision to expand Super Rugby has diluted the quality of the competition.

Huddersfield Giants have completed the signing of New Zealand backrow forward Sebastine Ikahihifo from St George Illawarra Dragons.

Patrick Lambie kicked a 40-metre, final-minute penalty to snatch a 25-22 Super Rugby victory for the Coastal Sharks over the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday.