The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

The 42-year-old is raising money for five motor neurone charities as he attempts seven ultra marathons in seven days

Having played her part in the unprecedented success of the Rugby World Cup, Kiwi Katie Sadleir has come home to speak at the world's largest women in sport conference this week.

Holland, who has died following an illness, played a pivotal role in Munster's development into one of the biggest sides in European rugby

The former player, who was diagnosed with MND five years ago, made an emotional return to the pitch at Murrayfield on Sunday alongside his family, to a standing ovation from the crowd.

Kevin Sinfield has embarked on his epic 300-mile run challenge for his close friend Rob Burrow and MND awareness - and will aim to make it from Murrayfield to Old Trafford

The French, who will host next year's World Cup, claimed their twelfth straight victory on Saturday, edging the world champion Springboks 30-26 in a dour, physical and frequently brutal clash in which both sides had men sent off. France open the global competition next September with a match against the…

The latest rugby stories on another busy weekend of autumn internationals

Wales managed to get back some pride against the Pumas following the demolition job New Zealand did on them last weekend

New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup victory was a fitting end to a tournament that has sparked new fever for the women’s game

Players, researchers and trainers in amateur sport say there must be more awareness about brain injuries and support after concussions to protect athletes from long-term damage.

Leading rugby writer and broadcaster Jim Kayes says NZ Rugby cannot ignore the vitality and commercial appeal of the Black Ferns any longer - and things must change