Rugby

Ireland secured the Six Nations title on Saturday with a week to spare following a 28-8 win over Scotland and England’s subsequent loss to France in Paris Six Nations champions…

Ben Stokes’ brilliant diving catch proved the catalyst for a spectacular middle-order collapse, while Chris Woakes bowled a superb final over as England beat New Zealand by four runs in…

England head coach Eddie Jones will no longer travel by public transport after saying he was physically and verbally abused on his way back from Scotland England coach Eddie Jones…

Ireland’s Rob Kearney celebrates with team mates after after their fourth try scored by Cian Healy Ireland maintained their perfect Six Nations start on Saturday but were made to sweat…

Nathan Hughes was named at number eight on Thursday as the only change in the England starting side to face Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday as the team…

Leigh Halfpenny (right) scores scores a try during Rugby Six Nations Round 1 match between Wales and Scotland at the Principality stadium, Cardiff. EPA/NEIL MUNNS Leigh Halfpenny scored two tries…

England’s James Roby tackles Australia’s Dane Gagai during their final match An first-half try to Boyd Cordner and desperate defence helped Australia win their 11th rugby league World Cup title…

England celebrate beating Australia at a rain-sodden Twickenham England battled to a fifth successive win over Australia when they triumphed 30-6 at a sodden Twickenham on Saturday but they had…

Owen Farrell, shortlisted again this week for the world player of the year award, comes in at inside centre Owen Farrell, Jonny May and Joe Launchbury will start for England…

Champions New Zealand will kick off their World Cup title defence with a heavyweight clash against South Africa, organisers said on Thursday, the only first round match between former tournament…