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Nathan Hines is enjoying his new role as business development director at Gallagher as he embarks alongside rugby legends on the mammoth 'Road to Twickenham' […] The post Nathan Hines:... “Road to Twickenham” Cycle Challenge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Harlequins and England prop Joe Marler has urged rugby union to make it easier for the sport's players to disclose their sexual orientation. The post Joe Marler: Prop believes rugby has to do more to... help players be comfortable in ‘coming out’ appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Stormers impressively claimed the South African shield in the United Rugby Championship by finding decision-makers and balance in the team. The post Opinion: Key decision-makers, balance and team... culture power Stormers to South African shield appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate has agreed a new deal to stay at the Welsh region for another season. The Wales flanker returned to action towards […] The post Wales flanker Dan Lydiate signs... Ospreys contract extension appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Leinster's Andrew Porter admits that he needs to fix his scrum problems ahead of their Champions Cup final against La Rochelle on Saturday. The post Leinster: Andrew Porter owns up to scrum issues... ahead of Champions Cup final appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Northampton Saints have announced that nine players will depart the club on the expiry of their contracts at the end of the season. Hooker Reece […] The post Nine players to depart Northampton... Saints appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Wales international Dan Lydiate has extended his stay at the Ospreys for another season after he showed good form on his return from injury. The post United Rugby Championship: Wales flank Dan Lydiate... pens new Ospreys deal appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Young London Irish back-row Tom Pearson has signed his first professional contract. The Cardiff Metropolitan University graduate has made 18 appearances in his first season […] The post London... Irish back row Tom Pearson signs first professional contract appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Tadhg Beirne is hopeful of returning to action for Munster when they face Ulster in their URC quarter-final at the Kinspan Stadium on June 3. The post United Rugby Championship: Tadhg Beirne hoping to... be fit for Munster v Ulster clash appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Blues centre Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been tipped to become just the sixth player to represent New Zealand in both rugby league and union. The post All Blacks: Sir John Kirwan tips Roger Tuivasa-Sheck... for midfield role appeared first on PlanetRugby.

All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick has recovered from injury and will return to action when the Chiefs face the Fijian Drua in Lautoka on Saturday. The post Brodie Retallick: All Blacks second-row set... to return to action for the Chiefs appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Highlanders utility back Sam Gilbert will not be in action again in Super Rugby Pacific this year after he received a five-week ban for foul play. The post Super Rugby Pacific: Sam Gilbert receives... five-week suspension for foul play appeared first on PlanetRugby.

Tui Lolohea has been enjoying his new role at full-back for Huddersfield Giants in 2022, but on Saturday he and his team-mates will face a conundrum which has flummoxed opponents across the Betfred... Super League: How do you stop Jai Field?

Two years ago many organisations promised changes after the murder of 46-year-old Black man George Floyd in Minneapolis. Nearly all sports pledged to be more equal. More diverse. And more inclusive.... Have the events of May 25 in 2020 changed the culture in sport?

Two years ago many organisations promised changes after the murder of 46-year-old Black man George Floyd in Minneapolis. Nearly all sports pledged to be more equal. More diverse. And more inclusive.... Have the events of May 25 in 2020 changed the culture in sport?

Check out the Super Rugby Pacific teams ahead of the Round 15 games. The post Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Liam Wright returns for the Reds ahead of huge Crusaders clash appeared first on... PlanetRugby.