Rugby News

Australia coach Michael Cheika has welcomed Adam Ashley-Cooper's bid to return to the Wallabies fold and play at a fourth World Cup in Japan next year.

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with World Cup expansion, club owners and a possible rule grab from rugby league. The post Loose Pass: RWC expansion, club owners and rule changes appeared first on Planet...

Centres Ryan Crotty and Sonny Bill Williams, plus winger Rieko Ioane have been recalled to the All Blacks team for their Rugby Championship clash with South Africa in Wellington on Saturday.

Will Greenwood, Maggie Alphonsi and Rupert Cox discuss the Tyrrells Premier 15s ahead of Saturday's clash between Wasps FC Ladies and Loughborough Lightning, live on Sky Sports Action from 1.35pm.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has made several changes to his side to take on South Africa, with Ryan Crotty returning at inside centre. The post Ryan Crotty starts for All Blacks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Scotland centre Duncan Taylor will miss the remainder of the 2018/19 season after knee surgery but Saracens are optimistic he will return in time for the Rugby World Cup.

The Saracens lock's current deal expires at the end of the season

Four legends of the game have been inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame presented by Tudor at a special ceremony in Rugby, England. The post Quartet inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame appeared first on Planet R...

Brendan Gallagher takes a look at the inductees

Jake Wardle had high hopes of playing alongside older brother Joe but is now excited at the prospect of going up against him for the first time.

Lima Sopoaga believes the prospect of a lucrative European contract is becoming a more attractive option than the lure of the All Blacks jersey. The post Lima Sopoaga predicts player drain increase appeared first on Plan...

The New Zealand 10 can spot gaps and fly through them like few of his northern hemisphere contemporaries can

The Wasps second row looks ahead to November 10 when England host the All Blacks

The WRU want a £5m increase on their current deal, Peter Jackson has more...

Griquas have named their side to face Free State Cheetahs in Kimberley on Saturday as they look to break their duck in this year's Currie Cup. The post Griquas unveil side for Free State Cheetahs clash appeared first on ...

A crisis at full-back has been eased by Pat Lam dipping into the market

Ivan van Zyl and Dayan van der Westhuizen will make first starts for the Blue Bulls this season when they tackle the Pumas at Loftus on Friday. The post Ivan van Zyl to start at scrum-half for Blue Bulls appeared first o...

Check out the video highlights from Round Five of Mitre 10 action. The post VIDEO: Mitre 10 Cup highlights, Round Five appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Bristol Bears flanker George Smith has avoided punishment after being sent off for a dangerous tackle against Saracens in Sunday's Gallagher Premiership clash.

John Nicholson returns to Planet Rugby and has questions regarding the Premiership's financial mindset and the proposed CVC purchase. The post Johnny Nic on rugby: Clubs overspending on wages appeared first on Planet Rug...

Dragons utility back Zane Kirchner has signed for Bristol Bears on loan and makes the move to Ashton Gate Stadium with immediate effect. The post Zane Kirchner joins Bristol Bears on loan appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Michael Cheika and Kurtley Beale have welcomed the possibility of Wallabies veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper returning to the international fold. The post Michael Cheika not shutting door on Adam Ashley-Cooper appeared first o...