Rugby Union

England Rugby: Lancaster positive for the future

Stuart Lancaster believes England side are progressing well towards 2015 World Cup despite their narrow 30-22 defeat to New Zealand on Saturday. England looked to be heading for a comprehensive beating...

Sale Sharks Rugby: Diamond wants team to shine in Premiership

Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond has urged his players to build on their LV=Cup win at Harlequins on Friday night when they return to Aviva Premiership action against Worcester next Friday. The...

England Rugby: Lancaster lauds All Blacks as ‘sport’s best’

Head coach Stuart Lancaster says his England team are about to face the most dominant team in international sport as world champions New Zealand come to Twickenham. Lancaster's men are the only side to...

England Rugby: Cole returns for All Blacks showdown

Dan Cole comes into the England side in place of David Wilson for the final autumn international against New Zealand on Saturday as head coach Stuart Lancaster makes just one change. Cole replaces...

Australia v Ireland: Wallabies welcomes Fardy and Kepu

Scott Fardy and Sekope Kepu are both back in the Australia side as part of three changes for Saturday's international against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. Fardy returns at blindside flanker while Kepu...

England v New Zealand: Launchbury ready for All Blacks

Joe Launchbury admits England will need to be at their best when they take on the All Blacks on Saturday at Twickenham. England come into the game on the back of some impressive wins against Australia...

QBE international: Trio ruled out of All Blacks clash

England coach Stuart Lancaster will be without Alex Corbisiero, Marland Yarde and Christian Wade for Saturday's QBE international against New Zealand. The trio have all been ruled out through injury,...

Clermont Auvergne Rugby: Davies seal a deal

Clermont Auvergne have agreed a deal to sign Wales and Scarlets centre Jonathan Davies on a two-year contract with an option of a further 12 months. The 25-year-old, who has won 37 caps for Wales and...

England v New Zealand: Vunipola blow for Red Roses

England have again been hit by the loss of prop Mako Vunipola for Saturday's autumn international against New Zealand at Twickenham because of a knee injury. Vunipola missed last weekend's 31-12...

Australia v Ireland: Sexton set for Irish recall

Ireland are set to recall first-choice fly-half Jonny Sexton for Saturday's clash against Australia. Ulster's Paddy Jackson impressed against Samoa but coach Joe Schmidt says despite his display,...

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