Rugby News
England name 26-man squad, release Solomona
Planet Rugby - 8 Nov 2017 00:41
England have named 26 players that could be selected for their clash with Argentina on Saturday, with Denny Solomona released to his club. The post England name 26-man squad, release Solomona appeared first on Planet Rug...
'World Cup seen as third-tier'
Sky Sports - 8 Nov 2017 00:39
The World Cup has provided a wake-up call for northern hemisphere teams, according to Wales coach John Kear.
Leo: World Rugby must step up
Sky Sports - 8 Nov 2017 23:50
Pacific Rugby Players Welfare founder and former Samoa international, Dan Leo, has said World Rugby must intervene regarding Pacific Island academies or the "problem will get worse".
Gosper: Our process was robust
Sky Sports - 8 Nov 2017 22:50
World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper has insisted the 2023 World Cup host selection process was robust, fair and the most professional of any tournament in the world, refuting claims to the contrary from France and Ireland.
Launchbury welcomes competition in England squad
Planet Rugby - 8 Nov 2017 18:21
England lock Joe Launchbury says competition for places in the squad will help them ahead of Saturday's Series opener against Argentina. The post Launchbury welcomes competition in England squad appeared first on Planet ...
Jones: WC squad 80 per cent there
Sky Sports - 8 Nov 2017 18:20
England head coach Eddie Jones has said his 2019 World Cup squad is 80 per cent complete, while his first choice XV is nearly 60 per cent done in his mind.
Williams column: Give Liam the key to drive Wales' attack from full back
The Rugby Paper - 8 Nov 2017 18:16
Shane Williams is teeming with curiosity how Warren Gatland will experiment with the Wales back three
Life beyond the game: Alex Goode, Schalk Brits and Simon Halliday
The Rugby Blog - 8 Nov 2017 18:00
Henry Ker discusses head injuries, Saracens culture and the challenge for players to reinvent themselves after they retire
Cain column: World Cup vote would save Springboks from disaster
The Rugby Paper - 8 Nov 2017 17:54
(Photo: Getty Images) By Nick Cain With South African rugby on the road to the cliff-edge, the Rugby World Cup board have offered it an alternative route. Call it a sharp swerve onto salvation road because, potentially t...
Watson proves fitness for Argentina
Sky Sports - 8 Nov 2017 17:20
Anthony Watson looks set to play a major role in England's autumn series opener against Argentina on Saturday, despite Eddie Jones' initial plans to rest him.
Jackson column: Can Wales rise from the Ashes of defeats to Wallabies?
The Rugby Paper - 8 Nov 2017 17:15
Wales have lost their last 16 matches against Australia
VIDEO: Game of our lives
Planet Rugby - 8 Nov 2017 16:48
Must-watch. The story of rugby's values and the impact it has on those involved in the game including players, fans, volunteers and coaches. The post VIDEO: Game of our lives appeared first on Planet Rugby.
Guscott column: Still time for Yarde to turn his image around at Sale
The Rugby Paper - 8 Nov 2017 16:45
Jeremy Guscott on the shootout between Yarde and team-mate Denny Solomona to win Jones' favour
Nanai-Williams at 10 for Samoa
Sky Sports - 8 Nov 2017 16:30
Tim Nanai-Williams will start at fly-half for Samoa for the first time in Saturday's autumn international against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Bennett: Team open for negotiation
Sky Sports - 8 Nov 2017 16:10
England coach Wayne Bennett says his team for the knockout stages of the World Cup is still "open for negotiation".
RFU to assist Samoan financial crisis
Planet Rugby - 8 Nov 2017 15:49
The Rugby Football Union will compensate Samoa following reports of financial difficulties for the Samoan Rugby Union, it's been confirmed. The post RFU to assist Samoan financial crisis appeared first on Planet Rugby.
WATCH: The Game of Our Lives
Sky Sports - 8 Nov 2017 15:34
England Rugby has launched The Game of Our Lives, a new campaign for both professional and grassroots rugby.
RFU to compensate Samoa
Sky Sports - 8 Nov 2017 15:03
The Rugby Football Union has told Sky Sports News they will compensate Samoa amid reports of financial difficulties for the Samoan rugby authorities.
'No bad blood towards Harlequins' - Yarde
Planet Rugby - 8 Nov 2017 14:49
Sale Sharks wing Marland Yarde says there is no "bad blood" between him and former club Harlequins following his recent shock departure. The post ‘No bad blood towards Harlequins’ – Yarde appeared first on Planet R...
Mtawarira full of praise for Furlong
Planet Rugby - 8 Nov 2017 14:15
Springbok loosehead Tendai Mtawarira has sung the praises of Ireland counterpart Tadhg Furlong ahead of their clash in Dublin on Saturday. The post Mtawarira full of praise for Furlong appeared first on Planet Rugby.
Five to watch: Southern hemisphere
Sky Sports - 8 Nov 2017 12:50
The southern hemisphere teams make their usual trek up north at the end of their domestic season for the autumn internationals.
Heaslip injury opens door for others
Planet Rugby - 8 Nov 2017 12:09
Although Ireland have plenty of depth in the back-row, Jamie Heaslip's absence will be keenly felt against South Africa in Dublin on Saturday. The post Heaslip injury opens door for others appeared first on Planet Rugby.