Rugby News

Warren Gatland insists fans should be consulted over the future of the British and Irish Lions and has questioned whether self-interest is behind proposed changes to condense tours.

Joey Carbery marked his first start since December with two tries as Leinster earned a 39-10 PRO12 bonus-point win over Edinburgh at the RDS.

Scarlets ran out comfortable winners over bottom-placed Zebre as they consolidated fourth place in the Guinness PRO12 table with a bonus-point 42-7 win at Parc y Scarlets.

Former Warrington and Wales stand-off Lee Briers has been appointed as head coach of England's academy team.

Nick Isiekwe wants to play at the highest level and he only needs to look at Saracens teammate Maro Itoje to know dreams can quickly turn to reality. Like Itoje in 2014, second-row Isiekwe, 18, embarks on a Six Nations c...

Wigan coach Shaun Wane has named an unchanged 19-man squad for Sunday's World Club Challenge against Cronulla Sharks, live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 2.30pm.

England prepared for their Six Nations clash against Italy with the visit of a special visitor inspiring their training session at Twickenham.

Some very tricky matches to call this weekend - here are my predictions for Round 15 of the Aviva Premiership.

Scotland's Six Nations campaign has suffered a second major blow in three days after Josh Strauss was ruled out of the competition.

Team news ahead of Saturday's PRO12 clashes including Cardiff v Treviso and Connacht v Dragons.

Wales’ tour match against Tonga this summer will be relocated from the South Sea island due to ground works delays at the Teufaiva Sport Stadium.

Ulster and Glasgow are both in need of a win to keep their Guinness PRO12 play-off hopes alive when they meet in Belfast on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 2.45pm.

Ben Ryan has claimed that rugby union's 15-a-side skill levels at the highest echelons of the game are "miles behind" other professional sports.

Willie Le Roux could make his Wasps debut on Sunday after being named on the bench for their Aviva Premiership trip to Sale.

Warrington have a chance to help mend the reputation of Super League when they kick off the World Club Series against Brisbane Broncos on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7.30pm.

These days TV commentators are clearly under orders from broadcasters not to mention them, but our readers say that crooked scrum feeds remain one of the biggest bugbears in our sport. Many of them are incredulous - and ...

The one thing we didn't need has already happened and we have only just started what should be a contest between teams. In two of the three games last week, it was the referee who made the difference between winning and ...

Scotland international Peter Horne has signed a new three-year contract with Glasgow Warriors.

Argentina No 8 Facundo Isa has signed a two-year contract with Top 14 rugby giants Toulon.

All Black legend Dan Carter says he is ready to "face the consequences" after reports he was stopped for drink-driving in Paris.

Keith Mackenzie shares his Superbru predictions for Round 15 of the Guinness Pro12.

Samoa international Tim Simona is facing suspension after becoming embroiled in a betting scandal.