Rugby News

Mako Vunipola has vowed to prove Warren Gatland wrong and restore the British and Irish Lions' "wounded" pride in Saturday's second Test against New Zealand.

All Blacks captain Kieran Read has described the visit of the Lions as "awesome" and says future tours should not be in doubt.

Five talking points as the Lions look to level the series against the All Blacks in the second Test in Wellington, live on Sky Sports 1 from 7.30am.

Revenge was sweet for Castleford on Friday as they held off a late fightback to beat third-placed Hull 24-22 to pull eight points clear at the top of the Super League with just three games left of the regular season.

As the Lions look to level the series against the All Blacks in the second Test in Wellington, Sky Sports News HQ has produced a poem.

Glasgow and Scotland pair Jonny Gray and Stuart Hogg both face up to six months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery.

You've seen the footballers have a go, now have a watch as three rugby legends attempt their won version of the crossbar challenge!

British and Irish Lions second-row Maro Itoje has said he can't wait to face the All Blacks in Wellington for the second Test, and admits "if you want to be the best, you have to beat the best".

Stuart Barnes says the British and Irish Lions' hopes of forcing a series decider rests on the game management of Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell.

Team news for Sunday's two Betfred Super League clashes as Salford host the Giants and Widnes travel to Wigan.

Warrington will aim to put pressure on eighth-place Wigan when the Wolves travel to Wakefield on Saturday.

Catalans coach Steve McNamara welcomes back experienced overseas trio Greg Bird, Justin Horo and Krisnan Inu from injury for his first home game.

Watch the Sky Sports News HQ Lions Special here from 9pm tonight to preview the second Test.

Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell can play on instinct for the British and Irish Lions after five weeks "joined at the hip" in New Zealand, according to Andy Farrell.

The #FANVAN took the crew up Mount Victoria, where Scott posed for some photos with Lions fans who have come in for the second and third Tests.

The British and Irish Lions have been running through their final preparations ahead of the second Test with New Zealand.

Stevie Ward joined Jon Wells at the touchscreen to analyse Leeds 24-22 victory over St Helens.

Munster Rugby have confirmed director of rugby Rassie Erasmus and defence coach Jacques Nienaber will leave the province at the end of December.

Captain Sam Warburton says the Lions need to up their physicality when they take on the All Blacks in Saturday's crucial second Test.