Rugby News

The match officials for this weekend's action have been confirmed with Wayne Barnes refereeing the Wasps versus Saracens Premiership clash. The post Match officials to January 7 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Saracens have announced the signing of Tonga international back-row Sione Vailanu, who will join them until the end of the 2018/19 season. The post Saracens sign Tongan loose forward appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Zebre have announced the signing of former Connacht utility back Rory Parata, as the Italians bolster their squad for the PRO14 season run-in. The post Zebre bring in Parata appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Former England skills coach Rory Teague has been named head coach of Bordeaux-Begles after Jacques Brunel stepped down to take charge of France.

Former England skills coach Rory Teague has taken over from Jacques Brunel as Bordeaux-B?gles' new manager. The post Teague becomes Bordeaux boss appeared first on Planet Rugby.

It's that time for our Video of the Week, bringing you standout footage you may enjoy. Today we look back over some of 2017's highlights. The post Video of the Week: Rugby in 2017 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Aviva Premiership club confirms news revealed by TRP two weeks ago

Despite Argentina's poor year, one Los Pumas player makes the grade

Willi Heinz talks about Ed Slater's impact at Kingsholm after the swap deal involving Jonny May going to Leicester last summer

Talented South African duo, scrum-half Piet van Zyl and back-row Arno Botha, have signed for London Irish from Super Rugby side the Bulls. The post London Irish sign Bulls duo appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Will Greenwood says it's more important for England to beat the All Blacks in November than to win this year's Six Nations.

Two games are scheduled in the PRO14 on Friday with the standout contest being another Welsh derby as the Scarlets host the Dragons. The post PRO14 Preview: Friday appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wasps have announced that director of rugby Dai Young has signed a long-term extension to his contract in a significant boost to the team. The post Young signs Wasps extension appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Munster centre Sam Arnold has been banned for three weeks after being sent-off in the derby defeat to Ulster on New Year's Day. The post Arnold banned for three weeks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

As we enter the second half of the season, Henry Ker reviews which Premiership teams can be happy or disappointed with the season so far

Bath have suffered a blow with the news that Springbok flanker Francois Louw has been ruled out for three months. The post Bath suffer Louw blow appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Ireland's Sean O'Brien is confident that they have learned the lessons from last season when the team begins their Six Nations campaign. The post O’Brien looking for fast Six Nations start appeared first on Planet Rugb...