Rugby News

Eddie Jones says he must now try and fit "61 players into a 45-man elite player squad" after England completed a series whitewash over Argentina.

Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell have less than an hour's rugby in tandem but the former says they are ready to forge a combination when the British and Irish Lions face the All Blacks next weekend.

Jamie George insists the British and Irish Lions have no fear of New Zealand and fired the All Blacks a warning shot with their 32-10 Maori win.

Ladbrokes Challenge Cup holders Hull will face 2014 and 2015 winners Leeds in this year's semi-finals.

Holders Hull edged closer to a second successive Wembley appearance after beating Castleford 32-24 to book their place in the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup semi-finals.

The Lions travel to Hamilton where the 2012 and 2013 Super Rugby champions lie in wait, four days ahead of the opening Test against the All Blacks.

Kieran Treadwell says the experience of making his debut for Ireland in their 50-22 Test win over Japan on Saturday is "hard to put into words" and admits he is "still in shock".

Dylan Hartley says England have plenty to be excited about after their 2-0 Test series win over a tough Argentina side.

Scott Quinnell heads for the mud baths where he attempts to re-enact some famous scenes...

Greig Laidlaw has defended Warren Gatland's decision to draft in six new players to the British and Irish Lions squad.

Clinton Gutherson scored two first-half tries as the Parramatta Eels beat St George Illawarra 24-10 on Sunday in Australia's National Rugby League.

Warren Gatland is offering Sam Warburton no guarantees of a place in the British and Irish Lions' first Test and insists the captain remains under pressure to force his way into the line-up.

New Zealand rugby cult hero Stephen Donald will lead the Chiefs against the British and Irish Lions in Hamilton on Tuesday.