Rugby News

South Africa coach Allister Coetzee says England's expectation of a physical battle is guaranteed at Twickenham on Saturday.

Tom Wood is in line to make his England return after being retained in a 25-man squad for Saturday's clash with South Africa at Twickenhamm live on Sky Sports.

Fiji international Brayden Wiliame has signed a two-year contract with the Catalans Dragons.

Brisbane Broncos forward Sam Thaiday believes his club coach Wayne Bennett can inspire the England players - as long as they stay awake in his team briefing.

Scotland coach Steve McCormack insists he is not out to do any favours for England in Friday's Four Nations clash with New Zealand in Workington.

South Africa forwards coach Matt Proudfoot hopes his side can channel Ireland's game plan as they look to overcome the odds against England.

Prop Andy Warwick and lock Pete Browne have signed new long-term contracts with Ulster.

Exeter Chiefs sign Fijian flyer Niko Matawalu from Premiership rivals Bath for the remainder of the season.

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw aims to take inspiration from their agonising World Cup quarter-final against Australia while blocking out the emotion when they host the Wallabies on Saturday.

Paddy Jackson will be available for Ireland's autumn Test match against Canada despite missing the 40-29 victory over New Zealand in Chicago.

Alex Corbisiero believes Eddie Jones has developed an element of "arrogance" in England that will see them swagger into their autumn program.

Brodie Retallick is hopeful of being fit to return to the New Zealand side for their clash with Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Hallam Amos has been released from Wales' autumn Test squad after suffering a shoulder injury.

Dewi Morris reflects on Andy Robinson's departure from Bristol and whether it's too late to save their season...

Zak Hardaker is to join Castleford on loan from Leeds next season, after the two clubs agreed an undisclosed loan fee for the full-back.

England Women's Rochelle Clark could move one step closer to achieving history when England face France on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD and Sky Sports Mix from 7.30pm.

Ben Barba has been released by Australia's National Rugby League champions Cronulla Sharks after testing positive for cocaine and has headed overseas to check into a rehab facility.

England tackle South Africa on Saturday in the opening game of the Old Mutual Wealth Series, a decade after their last win over the Springboks.