Rugby News

Rupert Cox and Stuart Barnes preview the weekend’s European Rugby Champions Cup action on this week’s The Offload.

Joe Marler was "plain stupid" for getting banned and being forced to miss the start of England's Six Nations campaign, says Sky Sports' rugby expert Stuart Barnes.

Maro Itoje returned to top-flight action just 35 days after fracturing his jaw in two places, and yet the 23-year-old says he is "not too surprised" by the speed of his recovery.

Shane Williams explains why George North is a 'world-class' player and why he is vital to Wales

Munster second row Jean Kleyn chats to Sky Sports about life in Limerick, his rugby beginnings, "loving the cold" and Test ambitions ahead of the province's crucial Champions Cup trip to Racing 92 on Sunday, live on Sk...

Nick Easter says the Northampton Saints hooker is still the man for England despite Jamie George no longer being his main competitor

They have provided the sport with some of its most defining moments, so why are drop goals fading from the field of play?

Director of rugby Dai Young provides an injury update and looks ahead to the crucial Champions Cup round five clash against Harlequins. The post Young – ‘Quins game must-win’ appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Kato Ottio's sudden death is thought to have been caused by severe heatstroke, the hospital where he was treated in Papua New Guinea has revealed.

Gloucester have confirmed Matt Banahan will sign from Bath at the end of the season.

David Barnes on the former Gloucester man's growing influence with Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles

The Champions Cup is back this weekend and with just two rounds of fixtures to go in this year's pool stages, the competition is heating up.

Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster has confirmed that Garry Ringrose will be sidelined for the opening rounds of the Six Nations. The post Ringrose blow for Ireland appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Gloucester have confirmed that experienced Bath back Matt Banahan will switch West Country allegiances this summer. The post Gloucester sign experienced back Banahan from Bath appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Worcester Warriors have confirmed that hooker Niall Annett has joined teammates Ryan Mills and Sam Lewis in committing himself to the club. The post Annett commits to Warriors appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Four New Zealand players have been suspended by the country's rugby authorities for doping offences including a former Black Fern. The post Four New Zealand players banned for doping offences appeared first on Planet Rug...

England centre Ben Te'o is a major doubt for the opening two matches of the Six Nations as he battles back from a troublesome ankle injury. The post Te’o set to miss start of Six Nations appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Stephen Donald is to join Ulster on a short-term contract as a replacement for fly-half Christian Lealiifano who will return to Australia. The post Donald poised to join Ulster appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Lima Sopoaga is set to leave the Highlanders and New Zealand Rugby to join Wasps in the Premiership, according to a report. The post Sopoaga leaving NZ to join Wasps – report appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Rugby Australia and players' representatives have announced a pay rise for all professional players from 2018 following tough negotiations. The post Pay increase for Australian rugby appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Scarlets have confirmed that scrum-half Jonathan Evans has joined a throng of players in committing themselves to the club recently. The post Evans signs on with Scarlets appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The match officials for this weekend's action have been confirmed with Marius Mitrea taking charge of the Leinster versus Glasgow clash. The post Match officials to January 14 appeared first on Planet Rugby.