Rugby News

Luther Burrell is ready for the "big collisions" that await in Australia as he targets a starting role as England's midfield battering ram for the first Test against the Wallabies.

A collection of the biggest blunders and strangest moments from the past week of sport.

Leeds are facing a double disciplinary headache with Kallum Watkins and Brad Singleton both charged with foul play during their 52-18 defeat at Warrington.

Widnes end their losing streak, Warrington show their ruthlessness and Summer Bash feature in Set of Six.

South Africa have named Adriaan Strauss as captain or the three-Test home series against Ireland in June.

Connacht and Saracens secured domestic silverware this weekend but which of their players made our Sky Sports team of the week?

Connacht's PRO12 victory, Saracens doing the double and England's win over Wales are some of Will Greenwood's favourite moments.

Maro Itoje says the seven Saracens players selected in the England squad for the three-Test series in Australia next month will not lack the mental appetite to compete.

Stuart Barnes has high praise for Connacht after the underdogs won the PRO12 title on Saturday and looks at the positives and negatives from England's win over Wales ahead of their tour to Australia.

Northampton centre Luther Burrell has been added to England's squad for the summer tour of Australia.

England coach Eddie Jones was saddened by the reaction from the Twickenham crowd towards fly-half George Ford during Sunday's 27-13 win over Wales.