Rugby News
Worcester injury woes continue
Planet Rugby - 20 Sep 2017 17:39
Worcester Warriors boss Gary Gold has had more back luck with injuries after Matt Cox and Niall Annett suffered knocks in training. The post Worcester injury woes continue appeared first on Planet Rugby.
20 Questions: Alex O'Meara - Cornish Pirates wing
The Rugby Paper - 20 Sep 2017 17:30
How was your opening game at Ealing Trailfinders? We played pretty well and we thought we did enough to win but we ended up losing by a point 29-28 which was disappointing. But it's behind us now and we're looking forwar...
Herbst backs Ulster for continued success
Planet Rugby - 20 Sep 2017 17:00
Ulster prop Wiehahn Herbst says his side have a lot more firepower to show after recording a third straight win in the PRO14. The post Herbst backs Ulster for continued success appeared first on Planet Rugby.
RFU considers Six Nations delay
Sky Sports - 20 Sep 2017 16:20
The Rugby Football Union is to consider proposals to allow England and France a delayed start to the Six Nations, in order to improve the welfare of players.
New stadium propsed for Trinity
Sky Sports - 20 Sep 2017 16:00
Wakefield Trinity have agreed in principle to remain at Belle Vue following a council proposal to build a new community stadium on the site.
Montpellier boss denies trying to 'poach' Goosen
Planet Rugby - 20 Sep 2017 15:23
Montpellier owner Mohed Altrad has denied financially assisting former Springbok Johan Goosen during his time away from Racing 92. The post Montpellier boss denies trying to ‘poach’ Goosen appeared first on Planet Ru...
Louw, uncapped Sharks duo added to Bok squad
Planet Rugby - 20 Sep 2017 14:45
Francois Louw, S'busiso Nkosi and Louis Schreuder were added to the Springbok squad for the remaining Rugby Championship Tests. The post Louw, uncapped Sharks duo added to Bok squad appeared first on Planet Rugby.
Sky Live: Salford v St Helens
Sky Sports - 20 Sep 2017 14:20
St Helens coach Justin Holbrook is urging his title-chasing players not to let the opportunity slip through their grasp.
Analysis: Argentina's poor Rugby Championship form
Planet Rugby - 20 Sep 2017 14:11
This week our analyst takes a look at the poor performances delivered by Argentina in the four rounds of Rugby Championship Tests. The post Analysis: Argentina’s poor Rugby Championship form appeared first on Planet Ru...
Pollard, Paige won't play for Blue Bulls on Saturday
Planet Rugby - 20 Sep 2017 13:29
Blue Bulls boss John Mitchell has said Springboks Handre Pollard and Rudy Paige won't play for his side against the Sharks on Saturday. The post Pollard, Paige won’t play for Blue Bulls on Saturday appeared first on Pl...
Force's Coleman and Wessels linked to Munster
Planet Rugby - 20 Sep 2017 12:59
Western Force and Wallabies lock Adam Coleman has been linked with a move to Munster, along with Force head coach Dave Wessels. The post Force’s Coleman and Wessels linked to Munster appeared first on Planet Rugby.
Who will fight for a play-off spot in the Premiership?
The Rugby Paper - 20 Sep 2017 12:45
The new Aviva Premiership season is well underway, with many fans asking just who will be lifting the trophy at the end of the season?
Leicester scrum-half joins Worcester on short-term loan
The Rugby Paper - 20 Sep 2017 12:43
Worcester have signed scrum-half Jono Kitto on a short-term loan deal from Leicester Tigers with immediate effect. With scrum-halves Luke Baldwin (bicep) and Jonny Arr (concussion) out injured, Director of Rugby Gary Gol...
France willing to spend extra cash on RWC bid
Planet Rugby - 20 Sep 2017 12:14
France are keen to pay World Rugby a £150 million hosting fee to secure the 2023 RWC, overpaying the standard fee by £30 million. The post France willing to spend extra cash on RWC bid appeared first on Planet Rugby.
Horo agrees Wakefield switch
Sky Sports - 20 Sep 2017 11:50
Wakefield have signed second-rower Justin Horo from Catalans Dragons on a two-year contract.
Jeff Probyn: Hate to say it, but the Worcester are looking doomed already
The Rugby Paper - 20 Sep 2017 11:42
There is no substitute for playing the game, try as you might and no matter what you do, nothing matches actually playing the game. At the start of every season despite the efforts of all the teams to prepare with pre-se...
Jeff Probyn: Hate to say it, but Worcester are looking doomed already
The Rugby Paper - 20 Sep 2017 11:42
There is no substitute for playing the game, try as you might and no matter what you do, nothing matches actually playing the game. At the start of every season despite the efforts of all the teams to prepare with pre-se...
Mohoje set to return for Cheetahs
Planet Rugby - 20 Sep 2017 11:29
Springbok flank Oupa Mohoje is set to return to action for the Cheetahs in their PRO14 clash with Leinster in Bloemfontein on Friday. The post Mohoje set to return for Cheetahs appeared first on Planet Rugby.
Jeremy Guscott: Vunipola has made a vital point that must be discussed
The Rugby Paper - 20 Sep 2017 11:26
If any Premiership player makes a comment containing the words 'strike action' it's a big statement, but it's gigantic when it's a player of Billy Vunipola's stature. It opens debate on a wide range of issues and it will...
EXCLUSIVE: Springbok legend Habana ready for last hurrah
The Rugby Paper - 20 Sep 2017 11:21
South Africa try scoring legend Bryan Habana has given his broadest hint yet that this season will be the last of his illustrious career. Currently recovering from the knee injury that kept him out of last season's Frenc...
WP dispute fraud allegations
Planet Rugby - 20 Sep 2017 11:03
WP are disputing allegations of fraud made against them by a company who are involved in an advertising rights dispute with the union. The post WP dispute fraud allegations appeared first on Planet Rugby.
Solomona keen to build on fine start
Planet Rugby - 20 Sep 2017 10:47
Sale wing Denny Solomona says he has started the new season refreshed and wants to build on last season's successful campaign. The post Solomona keen to build on fine start appeared first on Planet Rugby.