RUGBY

The Bath centre's first half sin-bin did not overshadow combative performance.

Anthony Watson scores two tries as England begin their tournament preparations with victory.

England and France's World Cup preparations begin in earnest in the first of three warm-up games.

Rob Walton was on holiday with his family when a huge wave broke his spine, causing him to drown

Stuart Lancaster includes former rugby league star in starting line-up for clash at Twickenham.

The Munster back row forward suffered injury during 35-21 warm-up win over Wales in Cardiff

The Sale number 10 remains in contention to feature in Stuart Lancaster's 31-man squad.

The Saracens man admits he is 'anxious' over the 31-man selection for the showcase tournament.

Leicester front-row forward admits prop position among the most competitive.

Moore will lead Australia at the 2015 World Cup.

Johnson was speaking at a Twickenham event to unveil designs for 2015 Rugby World Cup tickets.

Former Saracens wing has withdrawn from contention as he embarks upon a fresh challenge with Clermont.

Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney to host matches in the summer of 2016.

Centre is banned until January next year but World Cup 2003 hero Wilkinson is confident his old side can cope.

Current rules prohibit overseas-based players playing for England unless there is an 'exceptional circumstance'.

Former New Zealand rugby captain and wife both die following accident on French motorway.

Game between Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars will be available in Web browser, within Yahoo app on mobile phone, or on television equipped for streaming video.

The Sale Sharks star released on bail after crashing his Mercedes in the early hours of Monday.

Mark McCall's side scored three first-half tries en route to a 29-16 win.

Northampton hooker was handed a four-week suspension by an RFU disciplinary panel earlier this week.

Hartley was cited after an alleged headbutt on Jamie George during Northampton's defeat to Saracens.

Clermont centre ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament during the win over Montpellier on 23 May.

Saracens beat Northampton 29-24 while Bath thrashed Leicester 47-10 in the semi-finals.

England coach calls on Rugby Football Union to clear up 'exceptional circumstances' clause.

Stuart Lancaster announces 50-man England World Cup training squad.

BREAKING: The Leicester Tigers player will not be considered for selection until January 2016.

England lock has been out since October 2014 after requiring surgery to correct a nerve problem.

Drew Mitchell provides stunning late try as Bernard Laporte's side beat Top 14 rivals 24-18.

A team of trekkers have arrived at the North Pole after walking across 100 miles of sea ice.