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Eddie Jones will be available to lead the next British and Irish Lions tour despite having his contract extended by England until 2021, says RFU chief executive Steve Brown.

James Haskell has argued his “exemplary” disciplinary record should have been taken into greater consideration after he was handed a four-week ban for a dangerous tackle on Jamie Roberts.

Northampton's interim director of rugby praises the impression Phil Dowson has made on him since his arrival

Racing 92 travel to play Leicester in Welford Road knowing that a bonus-point win could see them finish as the No 1 seeded team ahead of the Champions Cup quarter-final draw.

Our series continues as we look back at the lasting memories a rugby player has and what has followed since. Up next, it's Maggie Alphonsi. The post Life after Rugby: Maggie Alphonsi appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Jeremy Guscott reacts to Bath being overwhelmed by the Scarlets in the Champions Cup on home turf

France wing Gabriel Lacroix will miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury in the club's 20-13 defeat to Ulster last weekend. The post France wing Lacroix out for the season appeared first on Planet Rugby...

The South African flanker will become eligible for England selection in July

Brendan Gallagher on why the Gloucestershire college isn't just creating international players for England anymore...

Leinster travel to France looking to extend their unbeaten pool record against Top 14 leaders Montpellier, who need a bonus-point victory to stand any chance of qualification to the knockout stages.

Ex-England sevens international Alex Gray has signed a reserve future contract with NFL side Atlanta Falcons. The post Former England sevens player signs NFL contract appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Booth explains how the demanding physicality of Premiership rugby has changed his training programme

Harlequins have agreed contract extensions with director of rugby John Kingston, head coach Mark Mapletoft and forwards coach Graham Rowntree.

The Gerbrandt Grobler case has highlighted the need to lengthen the bans imposed on players caught using performance-enhancing drugs, according to Will Greenwood.

Justin Tipuric believes that morale in the Ospreys' changing-room has noticeably improved from the beginning of the season. The post Tipuric – ‘There’s a better atmosphere around here’ appeared first on Planet Ru...

Ben Morgan will make his 100th competitive appearance for Gloucester as they go in search of a Challenge Cup quarter-final place against Pau.

Will Greenwood believes world rugby's reaction to the homophobic remark made by Mathieu Bastareaud has sent out a sufficient message that the game will not condone such behaviour.

The final round of Champions Cup pool games is here for 2017/18 and this season's standings are perhaps the tightest in the history of European competition.

Harlequins have agreed new deals for director of rugby John Kingston, head coach Mark Mapletoft and forwards coach Graham Rowntree. The post Harlequins coaching staff agree extensions appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Eddie Jones says Zach Mercer must show a "willingness to do the things that hurt" if he is to break into the England team.

Ben Morgan will make his 100th competitive appearance for Gloucester as they welcome Pau to Kingsholm on Friday evening. The post Preview: Gloucester v Pau appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Will Addison says Sale Sharks are itching to summon up some more French resistance ahead of Saturday's Challenge Cup trip to Toulouse. The post Addison relishing Toulouse challenge appeared first on Planet Rugby.