Rugby News

Wales centre Jamie Roberts is desperate to be part of next summer’s Lions tour of New Zealand but admits beating the All Blacks in their own back yard is the hardest task in rugby union.

Premiership Rugby says Eddie Jones' three-day England training camp risked player welfare, while Mark McCall labelled it "madness".

Fly-half Nicolas Sanchez and wing Manuel Montero must pass last-minute fitness tests before Argentina take on Australia in the Rugby Championship at Twickenham on Saturday.

Owen Farrell is making "encouraging" progress in his recovery from a back problem but Saracens are still unable to set a date for his return.

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has admitted the Wallabies’ poor run of recent form has forced the coaching staff to overhaul the squad.

Catalans Dragons have signed Sydney Roosters prop Sam Moa on a two-year contract from the start of the 2017 season.

Former Huddersfield and Leeds hooker Shaun Lunt has become the first Hull KR player to pledge his future to the club following their relegation from Super League.

Warrington coach Tony Smith has named scrum-half Chris Sandow in his 19-man squad for Saturday's Super League Grand Final against Wigan.

New England call-up Dan Robson, flanker Thomas Young and lock Kearnan Myall have signed new contracts with Wasps.

Former Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield reckons Saturday's First Utility Super League Grand Final between Warrington and Wigan is too close to call.

Bath have made seven changes to their side, including the injury-enforced exclusion of Anthony Watson, for the visit of Sale on Friday night.

Stevo, Brian Carney, Phil Clark, Barrie McDermott and Bill Arthur give their verdict on who will win the Grand Final.

What happened to Sam Jones was a complete freak accident and you have to really feel for the lad.

Jake Shorrocks will relive the moment he thought his world had come crashing down when he runs out for the Super League Grand Final on Saturday.

Rob Vickerman has been putting David Flatman through his paces, striving to make him fit for Rugby 7s.

Ireland wing Tommy Bowe will make his first start in six months when unbeaten Ulster visit Guinness PRO12 champions Connacht on Friday night.

Hull KR prop James Green is leaving the club and joining Leigh Centurions on a two-year contract from 2017.

South Africa coach Allister Coetzee has made two changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with New Zealand in Durban.

Harlequins tighthead prop Kyle Sinckler has signed a new long-term contract with the club.

League 1 club Barrow Raiders have signed stand-off Lewis Charnock from St Helens on a two-year contract.

England wing Anthony Watson is a major doubt for the autumn internationals after suffering a broken jaw.

Keith Mackenzie shares his SuperBru predictions for Round 6 of the Guinness Pro12.