Rugby News

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Michael Hooper was reported to have signed a new contract with Rugby Australia. The post Rugby Union Today: Michael Hooper signs new contract appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wigan Warriors remain in pole position to claim a home semi-final after recording a hard-fought 24-22 win over Castleford Tigers in their Super 8s opener.

St Helens suffered a second defeat in six days by losing 16-12 at home to Huddersfield Giants in the Super 8s.

St Helens forward Jon Wilkin will leave the Super League club at the end of the season.

The Japan Rugby Union has played down rumours of an altercation between Amanaki Mafi and a member of staff earlier this year. The post JRFU play down fresh Amanaki Mafi incident appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Shaun Edwards admits returning to rugby league is a risk, but one he is prepared to take.

Shaun Edwards admits returning to rugby league is a risk, but one he is prepared to take.

London coach Danny Ward insists the Broncos are not in the Super 8s Qualifiers to make up the numbers as they prepare to face Widnes in the opening fixture on Thursday, live on Sky Sports Action.

Incoming Wigan Warriors coaches Shaun Edwards and Adrian Lam will join Brian Carney for a Super League Golden Point Special on Friday, live on Sky Sports Action from 7pm.

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster says last October's defeat to Australia "still hurts" ahead of their Rugby Championship clash next Saturday.

Wallabies and Waratahs flanker and captain Michael Hooper has given Australian rugby a massive boost, committing to a fresh five-year deal. The post Michael Hooper pens new deal with Rugby Australia appeared first on Pla...

Newcastle Falcons have completed the signing of Portuguese outside centre Pedro Bettencourt from Carcassonne ahead of the new season. The post Newcastle Falcons sign Portuguese star appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Brumbies back-row Ben Hyne has signed a new one-year contract to remain with the club for the duration of the 2019 Super Rugby season. The post Ben Hyne extends Brumbies stay appeared first on Planet Rugby.