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Newcastle Falcons are enjoying their best Aviva Premiership Rugby season since they lifted the title two decades ago, and it hasn't gone unnoticed with Vereniki Goneva and Dean Richards tonight winning top prizes at the ...

Newcastle's superb season has reached new heights as Vereniki Goneva and Dean Richards won prizes at the Premiership Rugby Awards 2018. The post Awards for Vereniki Goneva and Dean Richards appeared first on Planet Rugby...

England-based trio Josh Adams, Tomas Francis and Luke Charteris have been released from Wales' summer tour squad.

The Reds have named their team to play the Hurricanes in Wellington this Friday, with captain Scott Higginbotham returning to the line-up. The post Scott Higginbotham back for Reds appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Stade Francais have signed France lock Yoann Maestri and Argentina fly-half Nicolas Sanchez for next season.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Australia head coach Michael Cheika had his say on the Israel Folau controversy. The post Rugby Union Today: Michael Cheika discusses Israel Folau saga appeared first on Planet...

With the domestic leagues in Europe all reaching the knockout phase, we take a look at the best bets from the top games. The post Betting preview: Premiership, PRO14 and Top 14 play-offs appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Magic Weekend starts on Saturday and Sky Sports Arena will have live coverage of all seven matches with every Super League team in action.

Northampton Saints have announced that Matt Ferguson will be joining the club from the 2018/19 season as assistant coach. The post Northampton bring in Matt Ferguson as assistant coach appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Paul Hill hopes the change in management at Northampton brings with it the platform to revive his England career.

Three men have been fined after they abused England head coach Eddie Jones following Scotland's Calcutta Cup triumph.

Russia qualify for the World Cup in Japan as a result of sanctions handed to Spain, Belgium and Romania

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika admits fans could turn away from Israel Folau as a role model, after his recent religious social media posts. The post Michael Cheika wades into Israel Folau saga appeared first on Planet R...

Prop Juan Figallo has agreed a contract extension with Saracens.

Argentinian tighthead extends his stay in North London till 2021

Saracens have announced 24-time capped Argentina tighthead prop Juan Figallo has extended his contract through to the end of 2020/21. The post New deal for Juan Figallo appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has announced that 21 players have signed contracts at the province as they look to build for the future. The post Leinster announce mass extensions appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Sam Tomkins' decision to join Catalans Dragons could be a big move for him and the Super League strugglers, according to Terry O'Connor.

Ex All Black Leon MacDonald joins Blues' backroom staff

This week's analysis article from Sam Larner will be focused on the kicking tactics deployed in the recent Challenge Cup final in Bilbao. The post Analysis: Challenge Cup kicking appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Ireland have announced they will return to Soldier Field in Chicago on November 3 to play Italy as part of 'The Rugby Weekend' triple header. The post Ireland to face Italy in Chicago appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Waratahs centre Kurtley Beale is keen to move on from his side's defeatto the Crusaders, as they turn their focus to the Highlanders. The post Kurtley Beale keen to move on from Joe Moody incident appeared first on Plane...