Rugby News
'Feels like a World Cup final'
Sky Sports - 4 Jul 2017 08:10
Jerome Kaino says Saturday's final Test against the British and Irish Lions feels like a World Cup final.
'Itoje has put down a marker'
Sky Sports - 4 Jul 2017 23:30
Taulupe Faletau believes Maro Itoje has "put a marker down in world rugby" with his performances on the British and Irish Lions' tour of New Zealand.
My Life in Rugby: Tom Johnson - former England and Exeter flanker
The Rugby Paper - 4 Jul 2017 17:30
I was a bag of nerves before my first Test against South Africa in 2012. Geoff Parling told me afterwards that he didn't know how I got through it because I looked so bad on the bus! Apparently, he had to ask Graham Rown...
Hornets defend Galbraith
Sky Sports - 4 Jul 2017 15:40
Rochdale Hornets are standing by centre Lewis Galbraith after he became the second player this season to be found guilty of racial abuse.
Who will replace Sonny Bill?
Sky Sports - 4 Jul 2017 15:30
New Zealand face a strain on their midfield resources as they attempt to regroup after last weekend's loss to the Lions and prepare for the series-deciding third Test on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 1 from 7.30am.
Inside the NRL
Sky Sports - 4 Jul 2017 15:27
Jenna Brooks has the latest from the NRL as Sam Burgess is sent to the sin bin, plus could Kurt Gidley be headed back to the NRL?
Giants lose Mamo for season
Sky Sports - 4 Jul 2017 14:09
Huddersfield Giants full-back Jake Mamo has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
New Quins deal for Marchant
Sky Sports - 4 Jul 2017 13:43
Joe Marchant has signed a new contract with Harlequins, the Premiership club has announced.
Glasgow re-sign Thomson
Sky Sports - 4 Jul 2017 13:21
Stormers fly-half Brandon Thomson will re-join Glasgow Warriors on a permanent contract ahead of the 2017-18 season.
BT Sport wins exclusive European rugby TV rights
The Rugby Paper - 4 Jul 2017 13:13
BT Sport has secured the rights to screen the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup in the United Kingdom and Ireland from the 2018/19 season. The four-year deal will run until the summer of 2022 as the competitions steps away...
Kieran Longbottom heads back to Saracens
The Rugby Paper - 4 Jul 2017 13:10
Saracens have announced the return of prop Kieran Longbottom to the club ahead of next season. With news that Titi Lamositele will be ruled out for a substantial period of time with a neck injury, Longbottom joins on a o...
Ben Glynn joins Harlequins
The Rugby Paper - 4 Jul 2017 13:06
Harlequins have confirmed that former Bristol second row Ben Glynn has joined the club as injury dispensation cover for Sam Twomey. Twomey, who injured his foot early in the 2016/17 season, has had to undergo a further o...
Carney's good week/bad week
Sky Sports - 4 Jul 2017 12:50
Brian Carney looks back at round 20 of the Betfred Super League as Jack Walker starred for Leeds and Salford underlined their credentials.
Henshaw facing 16 weeks out
Sky Sports - 4 Jul 2017 11:10
Leinster and Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw will miss the start of the 2017-18 season with the chest injury he suffered on the British and Irish Lions tour.
Longbottom back at Saracens
Sky Sports - 4 Jul 2017 10:50
Prop Kieran Longbottom has re-joined Saracens ahead of the 2017-18 season.
No return date for Payne
Sky Sports - 4 Jul 2017 10:20
Jared Payne is still a doubt for the Lions' decisive third Test against New Zealand as he continues to suffer from migraines.
'Gatland's call has NZ sweating'
Sky Sports - 4 Jul 2017 10:00
Warren Gatland's resting Lions will leave New Zealand sweating in the gym ahead of the decisive third Test, says Stuart Barnes.
'Queenstown trip best for Lions'
Sky Sports - 4 Jul 2017 09:40
Strength and conditioning chief Paul Stridgeon says there is no gamble for the staff in giving British and Irish Lions players two days off in Queenstown.
NZ 'must express themselves'
Sky Sports - 4 Jul 2017 09:00
Ian Foster has urged the All Blacks to "express themselves" in Saturday's third Test decider against the Lions in Auckland.