Rugby News
WATCH: Baz and Tez's big hits
Sky Sports - 18 Apr 2017 17:28
Barrie McDermott and Terry O'Connor are back with their favourite hits from a busy Easter period in the Betfred Super League.
Roberts looks set for Lions
Sky Sports - 18 Apr 2017 19:00
Veteran Wales centre Jamie Roberts looks set to be the surprise name when Warren Gatland announces his British and Irish Lions squad on Wednesday, Sky Sports News HQ understands.
Altrad out of Gloucester deal
Sky Sports - 18 Apr 2017 18:49
Mohed Altrad has withdrawn his proposed investment in Gloucester after Premier League Rugby (PRL) voted to restrict his holding to a maximum 20 per cent.
Carney's good week/bad week
Sky Sports - 18 Apr 2017 17:30
Regan Grace, the bottom three clubs and the form of the Dragons and Leeds feature in Brian Carney's column this week...
Wigan sufer double blow
Sky Sports - 18 Apr 2017 17:30
Wigan duo Tony Clubb and Jake Shorrocks are facing lengthy spells on the sidelines.
Super Rugby 2017: 5 things we learned in Round 8
The Rugby Blog - 18 Apr 2017 17:15
Tristan Renaud rounds up the best of the weekend's Super Rugby action.
Warrington pair charged
Sky Sports - 18 Apr 2017 14:12
Warrington pair Daryl Clark and Declan Patton have been charged following the Wolves' 26-24 Super League victory over Huddersfield on Monday.
Lions squad announced on Sky
Sky Sports - 18 Apr 2017 13:33
Warren Gatland's Lions squad announcement will be streamed live on the Sky Sports website from 12pm on Wednesday.
Fardy hits out at SANZAAR
Sky Sports - 18 Apr 2017 13:30
Wallabies forward Scott Fardy has criticised Super Rugby's governing body SANZAAR as an organisation of "faceless men in suits" far removed from the players on the pitch who are worried about their livelihoods.
Take 45 players to New Zealand, you're going to need all of them!
The Rugby Paper - 18 Apr 2017 12:12
The 2017 Lions must go to New Zealand mob-handed - and only heavy hitting hard nuts need apply. That is the message from Dick Best, the assistant coach of the 1993 Lions to New Zealand, and also from Peter Winterbottom, ...
Lions watch: back rows
The Rugby Paper - 18 Apr 2017 12:08
New Zealand have been kings of the contest for the ball in the loose for as long as anyone can remember, and even though techniques and terminology may change - 'breakdown' being the current buzzword - they still reign s...
Jeremy Guscott: Alun-Wyn will be Lions leader...or maybe Conor!
The Rugby Paper - 18 Apr 2017 12:06
Who should Warren Gatland pick as captain? It is one of the most difficult selections the 2017 Lions head coach will make, and it is arguably the most important because the captain sets the tone for the tour in so many w...
Young: Gold standard Launchbury a Lions must
The Rugby Paper - 18 Apr 2017 12:00
Dai Young would be "hugely disappointed" to see Joe Launchbury left out of the Lions squad tomorrow and he reckons Wasps could have a big contingent in New Zealand with three other of his stars also in the running. Launc...
Evans to retire at the end of the season
The Rugby Paper - 18 Apr 2017 11:46
Nick Evans has today announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the season. Joining Harlequins in 2008, the fly-half has been nothing short of monumental for the Club. In his 206 senior appearances, he has pl...
Henry queries Lions schedule
Sky Sports - 18 Apr 2017 11:10
Former New Zealand coach Graham Henry believes the British and Irish Lions' confidence could be shot before they even play the All Blacks.
Zebo not thinking about Lions
Sky Sports - 18 Apr 2017 11:00
Munster full-back Simon Zebo has claimed he is not entertaining thoughts of Lions selection, as the province gear up to face Saracens in their Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday.
Best Of The Weekend: Ospreys Stumbling, Bristol Down
The Rugby Blog - 18 Apr 2017 10:00
Bristol’s relegation confirmed, whilst Bath slip up Bristol’s looming relegation was finally confirmed on Sunday. Nobody could argue with their spirit in the last two fixtures, but they gave themselves too much to do...