Rugby News

Sam Warburton will give his players a simple message when they attempt to turn back the clock against world champions New Zealand in Saturday's first Test - who dares, wins.

Gareth Ellis joined Jon Wells at the touchscreen to analyse Hull FC's win over Warrington.

Defending champions Leeds produced a rearguard display to end their seven-game losing run with an 8-0 win over Salford.

A Matty Smith conversion with two minutes remaining sealed Wigan Warriors' 20-18 win over Hull KR on Friday night.

Hull went four points clear of Warrington in the Super League standings after a 19-12 win over the Wolves on Friday night.

Eddie Jones is expecting fire and brimstone from Australia when England launch their quest for an historic series victory down under on Saturday.

England Saxons gave away a 19-point lead before rallying late on to beat South Africa A 32-24 in Bloemfontein.

This week the guys dissect the squads for the summer tours, and ask whether any of the Northern Hemisphere sides can win

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Huddersfield have Danny Brough back from injury for Sunday's Super League home tie with Wakefield.

Luther Burrell is ready to act as England's midfield enforcer against a fast and physical Australia in Saturday's first Test at Suncorp Stadium.

England play the first of three Tests against Australia at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday in search of an historic series victory.

Munster have confirmed Anthony Foley will stay on as head coach in a diminished role.

Dan Carter is hoping to be fit for Racing 92's Top 14 play-off against Toulouse on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.

England coach Wayne Bennett will step up his preparations for the 2016 Four Nations Series during a whistle-stop trip to the UK.

Jamie Hosie casts his predictions for Wales, England and Ireland's opening tour games against New Zealand, Australia and South Africa

Widnes Vikings half-back Tom Gilmore has signed a two-year extension to his contract that will keep him with the club until the end of 2018.

Wallabies great George Smith has sealed a return to Super Rugby after signing a two-year deal with Queensland Reds.

Wakefield have signed prop David Fifita from Cronulla Sharks for the remainder of the season, with the option of another year.

Scott Quinnell believes that if Wales can win the battle of the breakdown and get their defensive pattern back, then they can shock New Zealand.

New Zealand plan to build from a steady position their first Test game since the World Cup final when they face Wales according to captain Kieran Read.

Australia skipper Stephen Moore is confident his team are prepared for whatever aggression England might bring to Saturday's opening Test.