Rugby News

Organisers of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup hope to attract record spectator numbers of around 750,000 as they attempt to grow the sport.

Castleford have handed the in-form Alex Foster a new contract that will keep him at the club until the end of 2021.

Leeds have signed their former player Luke Briscoe on loan from Featherstone Rovers.

We are two weeks into rugby's summer schedule and already know New Zealand and South Africa have clinched series wins over France and England a week early, while Australia vs Ireland is in the balance at 1-1.

England wing Mike Brown feels he deserves more respect after receiving plenty of criticism during their ongoing June Test series in South Africa. The post Mike Brown feels he deserves respect appeared first on Planet Rug...

Leeds are looking to halt a five-match losing run in Super League when they host Catalans Dragons in a re-arranged game at Headingley on Wednesday.

Beauden Barrett has been ruled out of New Zealand's third Test against France while Sonny Bill Williams could make his first appearance of the series.

Steve Borthwick says England's coaching team are united behind Eddie Jones as they look to sign off their disappointing tour to South Africa with a victory at Newlands.

Widnes captain Chris Houston has been handed a two-match penalty notice for disputing a referee's decision.

Mike Brown has hit back at his critics and says he deserves respect for what he has achieved for England.

Cardiff Blues loose forward Ellis Jenkins believes Wales' strength in depth can push the squad on to even greater heights next season. The post Ellis Jenkins welcoming back-row competition appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wallabies scrum-half Joe Powell says this Saturday's clash with Grand Slam champions Ireland has added significance because of family ties. The post Irish clash close to home for Joe Powell appeared first on Planet Rugby...

Edinburgh have tied up a move for 26-year-old Scotland international Luke Hamilton on a one-year deal ahead of the upcoming campaign. The post Edinburgh sign Luke Hamilton appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Jenna Brooks has the latest from the NRL as Origin II looms, plus Josh Hodgson inspires in his comeback from injury and Craig Bellamy's future is finally resolved.

Dave Kilcoyne has joined the Ireland squad as cover for Cian Healy who is battling an injury ahead of Saturday's series decider against Australia. The post Dave Kilcoyne joins Ireland squad appeared first on Planet Rugby...

Eddie Jones believes England's recent form will help build resilience in the side and shape them into a better team in the future. The post Eddie Jones backs England to come through tough patch appeared first on Planet R...

The controversy over how best to spend money to promote rugby league rumbles on but Brian Carney believes for the good of the game, the focus needs to be re-fixed on the core product...

New Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus believes South Africa have made huge strides but says they are still well off the pace of the All Blacks. The post Rassie Erasmus cautions Bok optimism appeared first on Planet Rugby.