Rugby News

The British and Irish Lions' tour of New Zealand reaches a tantalising climax with the third and final Test deciding the outcome of the series.

Prince Harry carried out his first official engagement as patron of the Rugby Football League on Thursday looking to spread the word of the sport among young people.

Mark Percival's man-of-the-match performance and stunning late try sealed a well-deserved 19-12 victory for St Helens over Hull in Super League, live on Sky Sports 1 HD.

Sean O'Brien has described the third Test between the Lions and New Zealand as the most important game of his career.

Rob Howley has branded New Zealand media criticism of British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland as "an absolute disgrace".

Just 80 minutes stand between the British and Irish Lions, a Test series victory in New Zealand and rugby immortality.

Huddersfield took another giant step towards Super League safety and confirmed Widnes' place in the Qualifiers with an emphatic 40-0 victory at the John Smith's Stadium.

Nick Easter believes the decision to include Alun Wyn Jones in the Lions team is absolutely the right one because of the vital experience he brings to the side.

Sean Maitland thinks the All Blacks could face a public backlash if they lose the deciding Test against the Lions on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.

Lions centre Jonathan Davies has insisted Warren Gatland's squad needed the two-day break from training extended to them ahead of the series-deciding third Test against the All Blacks.

Western Force triumphed in the battle between the two Australian sides in the running to be axed from Super Rugby next season as they beat the Rebels 31-22 in Perth.

Leeds skipper Danny McGuire and veteran forward Jamie Jones-Buchanan return from suspension for Sunday's trip to top-four rivals Salford.

Sean Maitland has urged the British and Irish Lions to join rugby's immortals by inflicting a defeat on the All Blacks that will send New Zealand into mourning.

Jordan Lilley has extended his contract with Leeds Rhinos for another three years.

Munster have announced the signing of flanker Chris Cloete and lock Gerbrandt Grobler.

Throughout his career, when it matters most, British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has developed an uncanny knack of getting the job done.

Exeter will begin the defence of their Aviva Premiership title in a West Country derby against Gloucester at Kingsholm on Friday, September 1.

Replacement strategies are becoming the bane of Lions tours, as the furore around the 'Geography Six' - the late call-ups to this squad -has thrown into sharp relief. Warren Gatland's decision to bring in half a dozen pl...

Wigan coach Shaun Wane has placed all 10 of his club's last fixtures of the season in the must-win category as he aims to keep alive their Betfred Super League title defence.

Rangi Chase has signed a two-year permanent deal with Widnes Vikings, who have also secured Danny Walker on a new four-year deal.

The fixtures for the new season of Premiership Rugby have been announced today.

Elliot Daly believes the British and Irish Lions' backline has the fluidity to cut open New Zealand in Saturday's decider.