Rugby News

Warrington bounced back from the heartbreak of their Challenge Cup final defeat with a ruthless 80-10 demolition of a Hull side in freefall.

On the latest episode of Super League Golden Point, the team discuss all of the latest news and talking points from the Challenge Cup, NRL and PDRL World Club Challenge.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you the first match previews of the new Premiership and PRO14 seasons and more. The post Rugby Union Today: Friday’s previews appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Will Greenwood and Stuart Barnes have both highlighted John Mitchell’s tough mentality, but is that what England need right now?

Stuart Barnes believes New Zealand are "one of the great sports teams of all time" and that the level of performance they set is positive for the game.

The champions have focussed their recruitment on tying down their current stars during the off-season

The Pumas have kept the same starting line-up intact for Friday's Currie Cup meeting with Western Province at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. The post Pumas sticking to guns appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The end of Eddie Jones' "clean slate" approach?

Marvin Orie will captain the Golden Lions in the absence of Ross Cronje when they face the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. The post Golden Lions without Ross Cronje for Blue Bulls clash appeared fi...

This summer's big spenders will be looking for a return on their investment in trophies. With All Black fly-half Lima Sopoaga and blindside Brad Shields arriving at the Ricoh alongside former Red Rose Test tight-head Kie...

Brendan Gallagher's assessment of Sale Sharks heading into the new season

The Warriors finished 11th last season, and although this time they are favourites for the drop they did enough to prove they are not automatic fall guys. Worcester have quality players in key positions. The South Africa...

Trevor Nyakane will start at tighthead prop for the Blue Bulls when they face the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The post Trevor Nyakane returns for Blue Bulls appeared first on Planet Rug...

Declan Kidney says London Irish have "a target on their back" as they get their Championship season underway against Ealing Trailfinders on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Action from 7pm.

Wigan coach Shaun Wane admits he would love nothing more than to deny St Helens the League Leaders' Shield, even though it would almost certainly only delay the inevitable.

Scarlets No 8 Uzair Cassiem could miss the first month of the season after suffering a calf injury.

Hutch shares his Superbru predictions for Round 1 of the Gallagher Premiership this weekend.

Australia wing Dane Haylett-Petty has rejected claims that his team's back-to-back second-half capitulations against New Zealand were caused by a lack of fitness.

Highlanders head coach Aaron Mauger says he will continue utilising Jackson Hemopo at lock, despite the All Blacks deploying him at flank. The post Aaron Mauger prefers Jackson Hemopo at lock appeared first on Planet Rug...

The 2018/19 Premiership season kicks off at Ashton Gate on Friday where newly promoted Bristol take on Bath in a West Country derby. The post Preview: Bristol v Bath appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Reds have announced that talented scrum-half Moses Sorovi has re-committed to the Brisbane-based outfit after signing a new contract. The post Moses Sorovi inks new Reds deal appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The All Blacks have suffered a setback with the news that prop Joe Moody will miss the rest of the Rugby Championship due to injury. The post All Blacks lose Joe Moody to injury appeared first on Planet Rugby.