Rugby News

Under-fire New Zealand coach David Kidwell is considering his future following the Kiwis' embarrassing loss to Fiji that saw them bundled out of the World Cup in the quarter-finals. 

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell will leave Glasgow Warriors at the end of the season.

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed that Scotland international fly-half Finn Russell will leave the PRO14 outfit at the end of this campaign. The post Russell to leave Glasgow Warriors appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wasps have confirmed that back-row Brad Shields will join them during 2018/19 following his Super Rugby commitments with the Hurricanes. The post Wasps confirm Shields signing appeared first on Planet Rugby.

England will monitor the progress of Brad Shields when the New Zealand U20 back row joins Wasps next season.

Fly-half Freddie Burns kicked 17 points as Bath survived a late surge by London Irish to win 22-18 at the Madejski Stadium.

Reigning champions Exeter moved to the top of the Aviva Premiership despite the unconvincing manner of their 31-17 win over injury-hit Harlequins at Sandy Park.

Racing 92 broke Toulon's proud recent home record with an impressive 40-29 victory at Stade Felix Mayol in their Top 14 showdown on Sunday. The post Racing 92 stun Toulon appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Exeter Chiefs, Leicester Tigers and Bath secured wins over Harlequins, Sale and London Irish respectively in Premiership action on Sunday. The post Wins for Exeter, Leicester and Bath appeared first on Planet Rugby.

England head coach Wayne Bennett concedes his side will need to improve if they are to go all the way in the World Cup.

All Blacks flyer Rieko Ioane has been ruled out of his side's penultimate November international encounter against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. The post Ioane blow for All Blacks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Louis Picamoles says France are fed up with losing after suffering a seventh reverse in 10 matches this year against South Africa.

Joey Carbery fractured his arm playing for Ireland against Fiji in Dublin on Saturday and will be sidelined for the foreseeable future. The post Carbery set for lengthy layoff appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Stade Français claimed a precious 39-35 victory over Oyonnax at Stade Jean-Bouin in a Top 14 bottom-of-the-table clash on Sunday. The post Stade Français hold off Oyonnax appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Warren Gatland has confirmed Liam Williams is a doubt for Wales' clash with New Zealand after coming off injured in their win against Georgia on Saturday.

Stuart Hogg believes Scotland are on course to do something special after coming close to claiming a famous win over New Zealand on Saturday.

England coach Wayne Bennett has revealed he withdrew stand-off Kevin Brown from the World Cup quarter-final after discovering on social media that he had been concussed.

Captain Kevin Naiqama was reduced to tears after Fiji stunned New Zealand to set up a World Cup semi-final against Australia.

The Melbourne Rebels have bolstered their squad ahead of the 2018 Super Rugby season with the inclusion of Jono Lance and Anaru Rangi. The post Rebels add Lance and Rangi appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Romania, Uruguay, USA and Japan claimed wins over Samoa, Namibia, Germany and Tonga respectively in November Test action on Saturday. The post Tier 2 wrap: Romania stun Samoa, Japan smash Tonga appeared first on Planet R...

Australia's Isabelle Kelly has been cleared following a biting allegation during their 38-0 win over England in the Women's World Cup.

Australia's Isabelle Kelly has been accused of biting during the Jillaroos' win over England in the Women's World Cup.