Rugby News

Natasha Hunt has been ruled out of England Women's clash with Italy in the Six Nations due to injury.

Catalans forward Greg Bird joined Jon Wells to analyse the Dragons' 16-14 victory at Hull FC.

A perfect kicking display from Luke Walsh helped Catalans Dragons make it two wins out of two with a 16-14 victory over a flat Hull FC side.

Cardiff boosted their hopes of a top-six finish in the Guinness PRO12 with an 18-17 comeback win over Edinburgh in an error-strewn game at Myreside.

Ben Jones-Bishop scored a stunning length-of-the-field try for Wakefield at Huddersfield while a similar break from Zak Hardaker resulted in a try for Luke Gale against Warrington.

Italy flanker Braam Steyn has likened in-form England to world champions New Zealand ahead of Sunday's Six Nations clash at Twickenham.

Ireland’s Johnny Sexton will not be singled out for special treatment by France on Saturday, according to Les Bleus coach Yannick Bru.

Alun Wyn Jones believes Wales must be ready to "expect the unexpected" when they chase a 10th successive victory over Scotland on Saturday.

Tim Visser believes he is Scotland's eternal optimist - but fears their Six Nations campaign will be headed for failure if they slip up against Wales.

Connacht welcome Bundee Aki back from injury for their trip to Treviso in what is one of three Guinness PRO12 fixtures on Sunday.

Team news ahead of Sunday's Aviva Premiership matches including Bristol v Bath.

Tommy Bowe will play his 150th game for Ulster when they take on Zebre on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 3 HD.

Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond has played down the prospect of New Zealand-born wing Denny Solomona playing international rugby union for England.

Will Butler faced a race against the clock to be fit for the Six Nations but he is now looking to pick up where he left off in October. The Worcester centre suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery while making h...

Eddie Jones says Leicester's post-title slump is a lesson to his unbeaten England side on the work required to stay at the top.

The Reds scored two late tries to grab a fighting 28-26 Super Rugby win over South Africa's Sharks in Brisbane on Friday.

The Chiefs defeated the Highlanders 24-15 on Friday, ending a six-game losing streak against their New Zealand rivals which stretched back to 2014.

Scotland and Wales will be looking to bounce back from narrow losses when they clash in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Team news ahead of Saturday's Aviva Premiership clashes, including Saracens v Sale.

Wigan's postponed Betfred Super League match against Widnes will take place on Friday night after all - at the Select Security Stadium.

Ireland host France at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday with both sides knowing another defeat will all but end their hopes of winning the Six Nations.

Ben Te'o will make his first England start against Italy in the third round of the Six Nations outside Owen Farrell who will win his 50 Test cap. The Worcester centre is one of four changes to the starting XV made by Edd...