Rugby News

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall believes Owen Farrell would make an outstanding captain if he is asked to lead England on their summer tour to South Africa.

In the latest Offload episode, Will Greenwood and Alex Payne discuss who should lead England this summer and reflect on Bryan Habana's stellar career.

Dylan Hartley will have to "fight incredibly hard" to regain his England starting spot as hooker when he returns from an extended spell on the sidelines through concussion, says Will Greenwood.

Neither the Stormers or the Rebels will be in particularly confident mood when they go head-to-head at Newlands on Friday. The post Preview: Stormers v Rebels appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Chris Ashton has been on hot form for Toulon in the Top 14 this season

The Exeter back row is building up some steam ahead of a tour of redemption to South Africa in June

Here is Hutch's preview and Superbru predictions for Round 11 of Super Rugby this weekend.

Jesse Sene-Lefao returns for Castleford Tigers as Daryl Powell makes a number of changes for their Friday night encounter with Wakefield Trinity, live on Sky Sports Action .

Aaron Jarvis to return to Wales to link up with former Ospreys front row teammates Hibbard and Bevington

Leeds Rhinos forward Stevie Ward's Grand Final winners' ring was stolen from his home on Tuesday.

George North to return to Wales with the Ospreys next season

The Hurricanes will be keen to cement their place among the tournament's pacesetters when they host the Sunwolves in Wellington. The post Preview: Hurricanes v Sunwolves appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Super League leaders continue to dazzle. St Helens have been tearing apart the competition in 2018 and it is looking a difficult task to stop Justin Holbrook's side. How will Salford get on this Thursday?

Wales wing George North has agreed to join Ospreys from Northampton Saints this summer.

Skipper Adam Coleman will start in the second-row as the Rebels make three changes to their starting side to face the Stormers in Cape Town. The post Adam Coleman fit for Rebels start appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Sale Sharks' utility back James O'Connor has disclosed that he injected painkillers into an injured ankle for two seasons and now needs surgery to fix the problem.

Castleford Tigers have stood down Garry Lo for team selection while he voluntarily assists police with an enquiry.

Canadian, Jeff Hassler leaves Ospreys after five years of service

A bit later than usual, but Stuart Barnes is back with his weekend talking points, as discusses Bryan Habana, the European semi-finals and Dylan Hartley amongst more...

Wales international prop Aaron Jarvis has signed for Dragons on a two-year deal from French club Clermont Auvergne.

Our analyst Sam Larner is back this week and studies how Leinster got the better of the Scarlets in last Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final. The post Analysis: How Leinster dismantled Scarlets appeared first on Planet R...

London Irish hooker David Paice will retire at the end of the season after 14 years at the Premiership club.