Rugby League: Injuries mull Hull FC challenge cup hopes

Hull FC's hopes of progressing in the Challenge Cup could hinge on the fitness of Daniel Holdsworth, Ben Crooks and Richard Horne. The key trio are all injury doubts ahead of Saturday's trip to...

Rugby – Super League: Saints hit by Roby injury blow

St Helens have been dealt a huge blow on the injury front with the news hooker James Roby is facing 10 weeks out with an ankle injury. Saints are struggling in Super League by their own exceptionally...

Rugby Union – New Zealand: McCaw to return to action

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw is set to return to rugby and play his first match for the first time in seven months on Saturday. McCaw took a sabbatical from the game to rest his body and prolong...

Rugby Union: McKenzie replaces Deans

Ewen McKenzie has been appointed as the new head coach of Australia after Robbie Deans resigned following their defeat to the British & Irish Lions. The Wallabies suffered a 2-1 series defeat...

Warrington – Super League: Smith calls for Wolves improvement

Warrington coach Tony Smith demanded a big improvement from his side ahead of weekend's Challenge Cup showdown with Huddersfield. The Wolves are one of the hot favourites to win the trophy but Smith...

British and Irish Lions: Gatland predicts more Lions success

Warren Gatland has predicted more success for the British and Irish Lions when they tour New Zealand in four years' time. The Lions won their first series in 16 years when defeating Australia 41-16 in...

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Australia – Rugby Union: Smith ends international career

Australia flanker George Smith believes now is the right time to finish his international career after Saturday's loss to British & Irish Lions. Smith was recalled to the Wallabies squad after...

Rugby Union – British and Irish Lions: Tuilagi eager to make impact

British & Irish Lions' Manu Tuilagi said he was delighted to be included in final Test match and he is eager to make an impact if he gets chance to come off the bench. Tuilagi revealed that it was...

Rugby Union – Australia: Deans eyes Lions series success

Australia coach Robbie Deans says his players are very confident of defeating the British & Irish Lions on Saturday and winning the Test series. The Wallabies go into the series decider in Sydney...

British & Irish Lions: Gatland standing by O’Driscoll decision

British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland insists his decision to omit Brian O'Driscoll from squad for third and decisive Test against Australia was made with his head rather than his...