Rugby News

Dave Kilcoyne's double helped deliver Munster's 33-0 Guinness PRO12 bonus-point win over the Ospreys.

Mark Tainton was unable to deliver Bristol's first win of the season as they were beaten at Worcester in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.

Edinburgh bounced back from last week's defeat to Zebre with a 28-17 Guinness PRO12 victory over Ulster at BT Murrayfield.

Rhun Williams and Willis Halaholo scored debut tries as Cardiff Blues came from behind to record a 34-28 Guinness PRO12 victory over Benetton Treviso.

Newport Gwent Dragons secured only their third win in all competitions this season as they survived a second-half comeback from PRO12 champions Connacht to claim a 21-16 victory at Rodney Parade.

Rory Best has urged Ireland not to be scared of New Zealand when they go head-to-head in Chicago this weekend.

Stephen Moore has told Australia to expect a "unique" atmosphere when they run out at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

All the team news for the weekend’s Anglo-Welsh Cup fixtures as Gloucester host Saracens, Harlequins face Exeter Chiefs and Newcastle Falcons welcome Northampton to Kingston Park.

Leigh Halfpenny will be back in a Wales shirt for the first time in 14 months when they take on Australia in Cardiff on Saturday.

Johnathan Thurston expects to be a target on his return to the Australia team for their second round Ladbrokes Four Nations clash with New Zealand in Coventry on Saturday night.

There are two games in the Guinness PRO12 on Saturday as the leading sides attempt to maintain their good form despite the absence of their international players.

Ireland lock Donnacha Ryan says his team-mates are determined to write their own piece of history as they attempt to upset New Zealand at Chicago's Soldier Field this weekend.

Ireland lock Donnacha Ryan says his team-mates are determined to write their own piece of history as they attempt to upset New Zealand at Chicago's Soldier Field this weekend.

Danny Brough will have a chance to punish England for ignoring his talents when he leads Scotland out in the first international between the two countries in Coventry on Saturday.

Leeds have announced the signing of Cory Aston, the 21-year-old son of Sheffield Eagles coach and founder Mark Aston, on a two-year contract.

Wales are bidding to end their dismal autumn international record when they take on Australia on Saturday.

Struggling Lyon will look to their Toulon old boys to stun the three-time European champions when they clash in the Top 14 on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 5 HD from 3.10pm.

​Castleford hooker Paul McShane has extended his stay with the club until 2019.