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Warrington claimed their fifth consecutive Betfred Super League win with a 34-24 victory over Huddersfield Giants at Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Will Jordans double helped New Zealand withstand a relentless Springbok assault as Ardie Saveas side secured a memorable victory at Ellis Park. The post Rampant All Blacks stun Springboks in Rugbys Greatest Rivalry serie...

More than 500 former rugby players will now have the chance to take their claims against the sports governing bodies to trial following a High Court ruling in London. The post High Court says action over rugby brain inju...

By BEN JAYCOCK THE High Court in London has ruled that more than 500 former professional and amateur players can proceed with legal action against the sports governing bodies over alleged career-ending brain injuries. Th...

The veteran England forward has wasted no time making his mark at Sale, with Ernst van Rhyn impressed by his commitment and influence during pre-season. The post Ernst van Rhyn says Sale Sharks team-mate Courtney Lawes i...

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Exeter Chiefs. The post Prem review: Rob Baxter tells his Exeter Chiefs that hard work will pay off appeared first on The Rugby...

Brendan Gallagher questions whether modern rugby players are reaching the fitness levels required to perform at their best, comparing the sports conditioning standards with those of elite athletics and cycling. The post ...

ARDIE Savea hailed New Zealands resilience after the All Blacks survived a ferocious South African onslaught to claim a statement victory at Ellis Park yesterday. By BEN JAYCOCK The New Zealand captain described the cont...

By ADAM HATHAWAY GEORGE Ford is banking on it being a case of déjà vu for himself as he sets about helping mastermind a revival at Sale during the upcoming Prem season. Sharks had a dismal campaign last time around, wi...

Olly Woodburn believes Exeter Chiefs have the unity and belief to put last seasons Premiership final heartbreak behind them and launch another title challenge. The post Olly Woodburn insists Exeter Chiefs have no Prem fi...

By GARY FITZGERALD OLLY Woodburn concedes it has been a slow mental process eliminating major Twickenham heartbreak from his thoughts but insists any remaining angst will be long gone by the time Exeter return to the Pre...

By SAM JACKSON FORMER Nottingham full-back David Jacko Jackson has broken the world record for the most consecutive ultramarathons run by a man. Battling through one of the hottest summers on record, Jacko has completed ...

David Jacko Jackson has set a new world record after completing 81 consecutive ultramarathons, but the former Nottingham Rugby star still has 19 runs to go to complete his 100-day challenge. The post David Jacko Jackson ...

By GARY FITZGERALD Ambition: Harry Johnson-Holmes in action for the Waratahs PICTURES: Getty images HARRY Johnson-Holmes hopes moving his rugby life from one side of the globe to the other may also offer up the chance fo...

ALEX Davies is leaving Leicester Tigers to become a kicking coach for Wales. Steve Tandy has appointed the 40-year-old after being helped by Rhys Patchell and Leigh Halfpenny in his first campaign as head coach. Davies b...

WORCESTER Warriors have signed former England U20 back rower Kofi Cripps from Bristol Bears ahead of their Champ Rugby title defence. The 23-year-old made his Premiership debut against Newcastle in April but struggled fo...

FORMER Scotland captain Stuart McInally has launched a new career as a commercial pilot with Jet2, three years after retiring from professional rugby. The 34-year-old former Edinburgh hooker began building flight hours w...

WALES wing Lisa Neumann remains without a club after leaving Harlequins following two seasons in west London. The 32-year-old made just one PWR appearance last term, spending more time with Brython Thunder before a hamst...

MICHAEL Cheika is poised to return to the Waratahs, 11 years after leading them to the Super Rugby title. The former Wallabies and Leicester Tigers boss has spent this season as an assistant with NRL side Sydney Roosters...

GLASGOW assistant coach Scott Forrest is confident Warriors can build on last season and challenge for silverware despite losing a trio of star names. Scotland internationals Huw Jones, Jack Dempsey and Adam Hastings hav...

Glasgow Warriors assistant coach Scott Forrest believes a blend of experienced internationals and emerging talent can help the club go one better after losing Huw Jones, Jack Dempsey and Adam Hastings. The post Scott For...

ENGLAND head coach John Mitchell has called Daisy Hibbert-Jones and Sophie McQueen into the Red Roses training camp ahead of the WXV Global Series. Loughborough captain Hibbert-Jones, 23, won her sole England cap during ...