Rugby News

Ireland have named six uncapped players in a 34-man squad for their Chicago date with world champions New Zealand.

Centre Ryan Atkins will be staying at Warrington until the end of the 2019 season after signing a new two-year contract extension.

Scotland have named seven uncapped players in their 19-man squad to face Australia for the first time in the opening game of the Four Nations on Friday night.

Wales have called up uncapped Newport Gwent Dragons lock Cory Hill for this season's autumn Tests.

There are recalls for Ben Morgan, Tom Wood and Jonny May in Eddie Jones' latest squad, but what about the players looking to make their first appearance for England?

Former England Saxons lock James Hudson has retired from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Leicester have suffered a major injury setback with Australian centre Matt Toomua set to be on the sidelines for six months.

France head coach Guy Noves has named a 32-man France squad for November internationals against Samoa, Australia and New Zealand.

Head coach Eddie Jones says he is "excited" to have Tom Wood in the England squad for the first time since he took charge.

Utility back Stefan Ratchford offered to play in the front row against France if it meant winning his first England cap.

China is to spend £80m to launch a professional rugby league and the county aims to have one million players in five years' time.

Stuart Barnes believes England will go unbeaten in the autumn, and says Argentina pose the biggest threat.

Connacht centre Bundee Aki has given the firmest indication yet that he intends to pursue an international career with Ireland. 

Michael Cheika has defended his decision to fast-track rugby league convert Marika Koroibete into the Australia squad, ahead of their autumn tour of Europe.