The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

Steve Borthwick’s side begin their summer tour in Tokyo as All Blacks series looms

What is it with the captains of French national teams and their faces? Rugby darling Antoine Dupont had his angular visage smashed up during the World Cup last year but defied the medical predictions about his fractured cheekbone to come back valiantly and lead his muscular troops to an agonising…

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt isn't ruling out Rugby Australia allowing NRL-bound playmaker Carter Gordon to join the Gold Coast Titans this year.

Twelve months ago, Connor Watson was pondering the end of his rugby league career - now he's ready to debut in State of Origin, wherever he is asked to play.

The Blues are Super Rugby title favourites but the Chiefs could spring a grand-final surprise to go with their last-four win over the league-leading Hurricanes.

The former St Helens player could be part of the Wales squad in Australia.

Kildunne was forced to miss the Tokyo Olympics to pursue XVs rugby full-time but is now ready to shine in Paris off the back of an incredible Women’s Six Nations campaign

Ospreys wing Keelan Giles has been released from the squad after suffering a groin injury in training.

Jamie George has led calls for the rugby league great to remain involved beyond the summer tour, describing his input as invaluable