Rugby News

Scotland have added South Africa-based Huw Jones to their squad for this summer's tour of Japan.

Highlanders fly-half Lima Sopoaga produced a sensational piece of skill to open up the Hurricanes defence during their Super Rugby clash in Wellington.

Former England forward Gareth Hock is facing a lengthy ban after being charged with making deliberate contact with a referee for the fourth time in his career.

Salford ran in three tries in a mesmerising five-minute spell early in the second half to sweep to an impressive 38-8 victory over Wakefield.

Exeter Chiefs chairman Tony Rowe wants the club to become Europe's most successful side but insists there is no rush for them to achieve that goal.

Steffon Armitage is set to leave Toulon and join Pau - which almost certainly spells the end of any lingering England ambitions he had.

Hull KR have chartered their own jet for Saturday's Super League game against Catalans Dragons but skipper Terry Campese will not be on it.

Ardie Savea broke through three tackles in the final minute to score his second try of the game that gave the Hurricanes a much needed 27-20 Super Rugby victory over the Highlanders on Friday.

The Hurricanes have their five suspended stars back for Friday's rematch of last season's Super Rugby final against the Highlanders, as players look for a final boost to their Test credentials.

England captain Dylan Hartley says one more concussion could end his career.

Dan Lydiate will skipper a near full-strength Wales team against England at Twickenham on Sunday.

Tries from Andrew Kellaway, Michael Hooper and Israel Folau in the space of 12 second-half minutes propelled the Waratahs to a surprise 45-25 Super Rugby victory over the Chiefs on Friday.

All the team news ahead of Saturday's Aviva Premiership final between Saracens and Exeter Chiefs.

Eddie Jones has announced the England team that will take on Wales in the Old Mutual Wealth Cup at Twickenham on Sunday

Widnes will give a debut to Australian forward Jack Buchanan in Sunday's Super League fixture against Huddersfield at the Select Security Stadium.

Warren Gatland has announced the Wales team that will take on England at Twickenham on Sunday

As England and Wales prepare to go head-to-head in the Old Mutual Wealth Cup on Sunday, we look at some of the key battles that will go a long way to deciding who will win bragging rights at Twickenham, live on Sky Sport...

Former South Africa captain John Smit will quit his role as Sharks Rugby chief executive at the end of the season.

The Summer Bash, which is the Championship's answer to Super League's Magic Weekend, kicks off this weekend and promises some mouth-watering action.

Warrington took full advantage of Leeds' fragility to inflict a nine-try 52-18 mauling of the reigning Super League champions.

Edinburgh have signed one of the fastest men in world rugby in Australian winger Alex Northam.

Saracens will defend their Aviva Premiership title against maiden finalists Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham on Saturday.