Rugby News
Jeff Probyn: Will double-chasing Sarries' Test stars remain focused?
The Rugby Paper - 5 May 2017 12:30
I love this time of the season, with all the phoney wars over and teams now settled on just one thing: Winning. Without the distractions of the international game or Europe, clubs focus fully on the final few games of th...
Stone: Giants deserved more
Sky Sports - 5 May 2017 00:23
Huddersfield coach Rick Stone believes his side were unlucky not to follow up their victory over Leeds with another prized scalp after Castleford bounced back to claim a 26-21 victory.
Highlanders stun Cheetahs
Sky Sports - 5 May 2017 23:46
The Highlanders pulled off a breathtaking comeback with three converted tries in the last five minutes to overcome a 41-24 deficit and beat the Cheetahs 45-41 in Super Rugby on Friday.
Warrington claim Saints win
Sky Sports - 5 May 2017 23:14
Warrington overturned a 14-0 deficit to revive their Betfred Super League top-eight hopes with a crushing 40-18 derby win over St Helens.
Munster dominate team of year
Sky Sports - 5 May 2017 18:00
Munster make up more than a third of the Guinness PRO12 team of the season with six of their players included.
Knee injury rules Injera out
Sky Sports - 5 May 2017 17:50
Kenya star winger Collins Injera has been ruled out of the remaining two legs of the World Sevens series due to a knee injury, head coach Innocent Simiyu said on Friday.
Young Gun: James Lasis - Loughborough Students lock
The Rugby Paper - 5 May 2017 17:30
James Lasis started the season as a loosehead but it is at lock that he is looking to turn professional next season. The unconventional switch happened on October 1 when the Students travelled to Cambridge in the fifth r...
Toronto set for home debut
Sky Sports - 5 May 2017 16:43
Five years of planning will come to fruition on Saturday night when Toronto Wolfpack host the first professional rugby league match to be played in Canada.
Top 14 set for thrilling finish
Sky Sports - 5 May 2017 16:25
A top-of-the-table clash between La Rochelle and Clermont headlines a thrilling finale to the Top 14 regular season with the battle for play-off and European spots adding extra spice.
Widnes v Hull FC preview
Sky Sports - 5 May 2017 15:50
Hull have Danny Houghton back from a six-match absence with a calf injury, and the hooker will lead the side in the continuing absence of Gareth Ellis.
Australia too strong for Kiwis
Sky Sports - 5 May 2017 14:20
Cameron Smith celebrated his 50th cap by leading Australia to a comfortable 30-12 win over New Zealand in the last ANZAC Test.
Saturday's PRO12 teams
Sky Sports - 5 May 2017 14:00
Team news for the final round of the Guinness PRO12 as Ospreys travel to Scarlets live on Sky Sports 2 from 5pm.
Leigh v Wakefield preview
Sky Sports - 5 May 2017 13:59
Leigh are boosted by the return of prop Gareth Hock as they prepare for the visit of Wakefield on Saturday evening.
Aviva Premiership 2016/17: Round 22 Predictions
The Rugby Blog - 5 May 2017 13:30
Hutch shares his Superbru picks for the final round of the Premiership.
Habana dismisses death reports
Sky Sports - 5 May 2017 12:40
South Africa rugby union player Bryan Habana has taken to social media to dismiss reports he was killed in Paris.
Peter Jackson: Whitcombe dynasty now propping up England
The Rugby Paper - 5 May 2017 12:30
When he left Cardiff before the Second World War, Frank Whitcombe could have had no idea he would be creating a rugby dynasty of Anglo-Welsh dimension. This afternoon, more than 80 years later, his descendants will conve...
O'Loughlin: Samoa a great test
Sky Sports - 5 May 2017 12:29
England captain Sean O'Loughlin believes Samoa will provide his side with the perfect preparation for the World Cup.
England v Samoa preview
Sky Sports - 5 May 2017 12:29
England captain Sean O'Loughlin believes Samoa will provide his side with the perfect preparation for the World Cup.
Koukash targets Old Trafford
Sky Sports - 5 May 2017 11:46
Salford owner Marwan Koukash insists the club have no plans to leave the AJ Bell Stadium but says he would love to take a game to either Old Trafford or the Etihad Stadium.
Saturday's Premiership teams
Sky Sports - 5 May 2017 11:28
Defending Aviva Premiership champions Saracens have rung the changes for Saturday's final-round trip to Wasps.
Hurricanes continue home streak
Sky Sports - 5 May 2017 11:01
The Hurricanes scored seven tries, including four from Beauden Barrett crosskicks, to beat the Stormers 41-22 on Friday.
Only way to beat the All Blacks is all out attack - Robbie Fruean
The Rugby Paper - 5 May 2017 08:30
As a proud Kiwi, Robbie Fruean would never bet against the All Blacks, but he reckons their downfall against the Lions this summer could come from Bath club mate Jonathan Joseph. The England centre, right, was a surprise...