Rugby News
Aviva Premiership 2016/17: Round 17 Predictions
The Rugby Blog - 3 Mar 2017 17:00
Hutch shares his Superbru predictions for Round 16 of the Aviva Premiership.
Castleford demolish Leeds
Sky Sports - 3 Mar 2017 01:50
Castleford produced a scintillating performance to demolish Leeds 66-10 in their Super League clash on Thursday.
Powell delighted with Tigers
Sky Sports - 3 Mar 2017 01:37
Castleford coach Daryl Powell was delighted his team were able to live up to their classy reputation as they put arch rivals Leeds to the sword.
'Vicious assault' on Castleford CEO
Sky Sports - 3 Mar 2017 20:37
Castleford Tigers CEO Steve Gill is recovering at home after he was the victim of an alleged assault in the Yorkshire town on Friday.
Championship play-offs to end
Sky Sports - 3 Mar 2017 18:40
The play-off system used to determine promotion into the Aviva Premiership will be abandoned from next season with the team finishing top of the Greene King IPA Championship being promoted automatically.
Sky Live: Yorkshire v Irish
Sky Sports - 3 Mar 2017 18:00
Nick Kennedy says London Irish need to show "a big improvement" in performance when they visit Yorkshire Carnegie in Sunday's top-of-the-table clash in the Greene King IPA Championship, live on Sky Sports 3 HD from 2.45p...
Leinster v Scarlets preview
Sky Sports - 3 Mar 2017 17:41
Scarlets take on Guinness PRO12 table toppers Leinster at the RDS on Saturday looking to further consolidate their place in the top four.
Young Gun: Ben Loader - England U18s full-back
The Rugby Paper - 3 Mar 2017 17:30
Breaking into senior rugby ranks is high on Ben Loader's agenda but for now his focus is on ending his schoolboy career with a Red Rose on his chest. The Wellington College flier has had a stellar start to the season win...
Boks tighten selection rules
Sky Sports - 3 Mar 2017 17:20
South Africa will only be able to select overseas players who have more than 30 international caps from July 1, in a policy aimed at protecting the domestic game.
Sky Live: Glasgow v Dragons
Sky Sports - 3 Mar 2017 16:00
Lee Jones will make his 50th Warriors appearance when Glasgow host the Dragons on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 2.
Saturday's Premiership teams
Sky Sports - 3 Mar 2017 15:37
There are two games in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday as Bath host leaders Wasps and Gloucester face Harlequins at Kingsholm.
Six Nations star helps autistic kids dream come true
The Rugby Paper - 3 Mar 2017 15:25
England and Saracens stars Jamie George and Will Fraser handed out team shirts to a group of children with autism. England hooker George, who is in the Six Nations squad, and flanker Fraser are helping put the kids from ...
Sky Live: Blues v Munster
Sky Sports - 3 Mar 2017 15:02
Danny Wilson has challenged his Cardiff Blues players to complete a season double over Munster when they clash at the Arms Park on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 5pm.
Vunipola starts for Saracens
Sky Sports - 3 Mar 2017 14:38
Billy Vunipola has been named in the Saracens starting line-up for Sunday's Aviva Premiership trip to Newcastle.
Salford v Warrington preview
Sky Sports - 3 Mar 2017 14:30
Salford coach Ian Watson is warning his players to ignore the league table as they prepare to take on bottom club Warrington.
Smith sidelined with concussion
Sky Sports - 3 Mar 2017 13:40
All Blacks full-back Ben Smith has not trained all week because of concussion symptoms and the Highlanders have no desire to rush him back into action.
Long-term bets - the pros and cons
The Rugby Paper - 3 Mar 2017 13:28
Daily gamblers are able to make bets on a variety of events from the world of sports. Every day range of events is growing, expanding opportunities for earnings. One of the types of bets are long-term bets – the pros a...
Carney ready for Salford bow
Sky Sports - 3 Mar 2017 13:00
Controversial half-back Todd Carney insists he still has plenty to prove in the Betfred Super League as he closes in on a debut for Salford.
Milner-Skudder back for 'Canes
Sky Sports - 3 Mar 2017 13:00
World Cup winner Nehe Milner-Skudder will make his return to Super Rugby this weekend, almost a year after a shoulder injury wiped out his entire 2016 season.
Racing, Toulon return to action
Sky Sports - 3 Mar 2017 12:50
Racing 92 and Toulon return to Top 14 action this weekend insisting their focus remains on the play-off battle following a turbulent week overshadowed by a cocaine scandal.
Peter Jackson: Kieran Read leads fight against rise of the machines
The Rugby Paper - 3 Mar 2017 12:43
Kieran Read stands out in a land of giants for a reason other than his status as leader of the best team on the planet. His name springs to mind over the chorus of international coaches babbling on about the Test arena h...
Nick Cain: Vickerman tragedy is a warning to all of rugby
The Rugby Paper - 3 Mar 2017 12:39
Dan Vickerman's death at the age of 37 is a reminder that being an admired and highly successful professional rugby player offers no protection from the vagaries of the human condition. Although it has yet to be confirme...