Rugby News

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth will resolve his short-term club future after this autumn's tour of Europe.

Leinster youngsters Garry Ringrose and Joey Carbery face potentially the most daunting of Test debuts when Ireland take on New Zealand in Chicago on Saturday.

Castleford forward Frankie Mariano is poised to make his debut for Scotland in Saturday's Four Nations clash with England.

Members of Parliament have welcomed the decision of the Rugby Football League to allow teams involved in the Ladbrokes Four Nations Series to wear poppies on their shirts.

Leigh Centurions have signed Wigan Warriors utility back Ryan Hampshire on a two-year deal.

Prop forward Dane Tilse has agreed a new one-year deal at Hull KR. 

Scott and Beauden Barrett could become the 45th set of All Blacks brothers when they take on Ireland in Saturday's opening Test in Chicago.

Salford have announced the signing of former England forward Lee Mossop from Wigan.

England have dropped stand-off Gareth Widdop for Saturday's Ladbrokes Four Nations clash with Scotland in Coventry.

Patrick Lambie will lead out a Springbok team featuring six uncapped players against the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 2 HD.

Willis Halaholo will make his Cardiff Blues debut as they face Treviso on Friday evening, live on Sky Sports 2 HD.

Keith Mackenzie shares his SuperBru predictions for Round 8 of the Guinness Pro12.

Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding have not been included in Ulster's squad for Friday's Guinness PRO12 trip to Edinburgh.

David Pocock will make his first start at blindside flanker when Australia face Wales in Cardiff on Saturday at the start of a gruelling six-match autumn tour.

Kyle Wood and Josh Johnson have left Huddersfield Giants.

Bristol have suspended Andy Robinson after a poor start to the season and appointed Mark Tainton as acting head coach.

Edinburgh Rugby have signed South African-born tighthead prop Kyle Whyte until the end of the season. 

Gethin Jenkins will captain an experienced Wales side that will take on Australia in the opening autumn international on Saturday.

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed they will not move England games away from Twickenham.

Scotland will be one of Australia's three opponents in next summer's June internationals.