URC Round 6 preview

URC Round 6 preview

Scarlets v Zebre Parma, 7.35pm, Friday   Blair Murray will be looking to shake off his shock and celebrate his Wales squad selection in style by helping the Scarlets secure a third successive victory.   The...

Key battles : Bristol Bears v Northampton Saints

Key battles : Bristol Bears v Northampton Saints

Bristol Bears play host to defending Gallagher Premiership Rugby champions Northampton Saints in a barnburner clash on Friday night. Bears go into the contest in fourth but sit just two points off league...

"Take the challenge": Australia XV coach throws gauntlet down to Wallabies seeking Test recall

Australia XV coach Rod Seib has challenged his inaugural squad to rise up and stake their claim on a Test berth - or recall - ahead of next month's two-game UK Tour. Almost half of Seib's 30-man squad...

All Blacks v Japan preview

All Blacks v Japan preview

The All Blacks will kick off their five-Test Northern Tour with a clash against Japan, competing for the Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup in Yokohama. Match Details: All Blacks v Japan, Saturday 26 October,...

Kubota Spears to play Waratahs in November

Kubota Spears to play Waratahs in November

Former League One champions Kubota Spears will play Super Rugby Pacific side NSW Waratahs at Spears Edoriku Field (Edogawa Stadium) in Tokyo on Friday 29 November.   The Spears, who...

Ravouvou returns for Bristol

Ravouvou returns for Bristol

Kalaveti Ravouvou returns from injury for Bristol Bears’ Gallagher Premiership round six clash with reigning champions Northampton Saints at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.45pm KO, live on TNT Sports). Fijian...