Rugby News

Australia coach Michael Cheika has revealed Wallabies veteran Rob Simmons has been axed and is not injured for the second Test against England, live on Sky Sports.

England captain Dylan Hartley says preparations for the second Test against Australia in Melbourne could not have gone much better this week.

Coach Warren Gatland believes Wales' tough tour to New Zealand will be the best thing that could happen to his team - even if they lose all of their matches.

Huddersfield survived a rousing late Salford rally in their Super League clash to seal a first win in four games and give caretaker coach Andy Kelly a winning start 31-30.

Dylan Hartley will celebrate a milestone moment on Saturday when he becomes England's most-capped hooker in the second Test against Australia in Melbourne.

Winger Adam Swift scored four tries as St Helens came from behind to beat Hull KR 48-16 to ease the pressure on coach Kieron Cunningham.

Transfer-listed full-back Zak Hardaker made a low-key return as Leeds produced their most dominant performance of the season to beat Wakefield 32-6.

England Saxons came from behind to beat South Africa 'A' 29-26 and claim a series whitewash.

Ireland captain Rory Best has urged his team to remain focused as they attempt to make the most of their "opportunity to create history" against South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday.

A Bok backlash and Furlong's battle with the Beast. We look at five talking points ahead of Ireland's second Test against South Africa, live on Sky Sports.

Castleford coach Daryl Powell is hopeful that Luke Dorn will be fit to face Super League leaders Hull FC on Sunday (kick-off 3.30pm).

Japan take on Scotland on Saturday seeking revenge for their bruising defeat at last year's Rugby World Cup, but will be without full-back Ayumu Goromaru.

Jamie Hosie shares his predictions as the Northern Hemisphere sides look to back up a positive opening weekend

Alex Payne predicts disappointment for England and Wales but glory for Ireland in Johannesburg on Saturday.

As England seek an historic series win on Australian soil, we look at five talking points ahead of the second Test in Melbourne...

Australia will take the unprecedented step of attending England's meeting with referee Craig Joubert as tensions mount ahead of Saturday's second Test at AAMI Park.

Scotland forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys has hailed the "phenomenal" rise of Stuart McInally ahead of the first of two games against Japan.

Wigan Warriors have re-signed England winger Joe Burgess after one season with the Sydney Roosters.