Rugby News

Widnes interim head coach Francis Cummins launched a staunch defence of his team after they were stunned by London Broncos in their Super 8s Qualifiers opener.

Jarrod Sammut's late drop-goal ensured that London Broncos started the Super 8s Qualifiers with a 21-20 win over Super League side Widnes Vikings.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as World Rugby announced that five legends would be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The post Rugby Union Today: Five inducted into Hall of Fame appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Incoming Wigan Warriors coaches Shaun Edwards OBE and Adrian Lam joined Brian Carney for a Super League Golden Point Special on Friday.

Team news in the first weekend of action of the 2018 Super 8s, including Wigan v Castleford and Leeds against Toulouse.

It's second against third in the league as Castleford head to Wigan on Friday night, live on Sky Sports Action from 7.30pm.

Test your knowledge on Jaque Fourie's illustrious career. The post Planet Rugby Quiz: Jaque Fourie appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Northampton Saints have signed hooker Joe Gray as injury cover until October, the 30-year-old rejoining the club after eight years. The post Joe Gray joins Northampton on short-term deal appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Toulouse coach Sylvain Houles says the French club are determined to embrace their first experience of the Qualifiers as they prepare to take on reigning Super League champions Leeds at Headingley on Saturday.

Michael Cheika expects Beauden Barrett to start at fly-half ahead of Richie Mo'unga for New Zealand's Rugby Championship opener against Australia.

Liza Burgess, Stephen Larkham, Ronan O'Gara, Pierre Villepreux and Bryan Williams will be added into World Rugby's Hall of Fame in 2018. The post World Rugby to induct quintet into Hall of Fame appeared first on Planet R...

Jaque Fourie has called time on his playing career for the second time after injuries prevented him from featuring for Western Force. The post Springbok great Jaque Fourie officially retires from playing appeared first o...

Michael Cheika has scoffed at All Blacks coach Steve Hansen's claim that the Wallabies are favourites for the sides' Bledisloe opener. The post Michael Cheika scoffs at Steve Hansen underdog claims appeared first on Plan...

The Brumbies have bolstered their backline stocks for the 2019 Super Rugby season with the signing of former Waratahs centre Irae Simone. The post Brumbies bolster backline stocks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has signed a five-year contract with Rugby Australia that will take him through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.