Rugby News

Leeds second rower Jamie Jones-Buchanan has been given a two-match ban for a dangerous tackle in his club's last match of the season.

Former Ireland scrum-half Peter Stringer could miss three months of Sale's Aviva Premiership campaign after tearing his biceps tendon.

Danny Brough's winning drop goal that sent Hull KR into the Million Pound Game was disputed by Jamie Peacock and coach James Webster.

Henry Ker evaluates the international potential of a host of candidates at the weekend.

Chris Ashton has refused to give up hopes of an England recall, despite his latest lengthy suspension curtailing any slim chances of featuring in the autumn internationals.

Bath have agreed a deal to sign centre Robbie Fruean from Hawke's Bay as well as bringing in Dragons prop Shaun Knight on loan.

Salford will be without forward Adam Walne for Saturday's Million Pound Game against Hull KR after he was handed a one-match ban for a dangerous throw.