Rugby News

Leeds Rhinos have denied reports in Australia that incoming head coach Dave Furner will not be taking up the role.

Wallabies star Israel Folau has committed to a new contract with Rugby Australia and the Waratahs that will keep him in rugby until 2022. The post Israel Folau inks new Rugby Australia, Waratahs deal appeared first on Pl...

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with seasons, patience (not patients) and the more farcical element of rugby... The post Loose Pass: Rugby’s changes, late shows and a kit clash appeared first on Planet...

Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani has been handed a three-week ban following his sending off against Munster in their Champions Cup clash. The post Three-week ban for Danny Cipriani appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wasps have confirmed wing Christian Wade has retired from rugby with immediate effect. It emerged last week that Wade had grown despondent over the lack of international opportunities with England that led to his head tu...

Wasps have confirmed that Christian Wade has decided to retire from rugby with immediate effect and has been released from his contract. The post Wasps and Christian Wade part ways appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wasps have confirmed that winger Christian Wade has retired from rugby union with immediate effect.

Danny Cipriani has been handed a three-week suspension following his red card for a dangerous tackle in Gloucester's Champions Cup defeat to Munster on Saturday.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Ireland named their squad for the November internationals and we bring you Loose Pass. The post Rugby Union Today: Ireland name squad appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Dan Carter believes the biggest tests are still to come for the All Blacks with less than a year until their World Cup defence.

A 42 man Ireland squad, including three uncapped players, has been named for the November Tests against Argentina, New Zealand, USA and Italy. The post Three uncapped players in Ireland squad appeared first on Planet Rug...

Teddy Thomas may be a surprise inclusion but he only has 13 caps for Les Bleus

Ireland and Munster scrum-half Conor Murray says he is nearing a return from injury and rubbished "crazy rumours" surrounding his absence.

Conor Murray has been left out of Ireland's 42-man squad for the November internationals.

Dan Lydiate has been released back to the Ospreys for this weekend's PRO14 clash with Connacht at Morganstone Brewery Field on Friday. The post Dan Lydiate to return for Ospreys appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Phil Bennett feels Priestland has re-invented himself at Bath

Will Greenwood and Rupert Cox speak to Sir Ian McGeechan about the Lions, and Gail Davis chats to Adam-Ashley Cooper in Japan.

Wakefield have announced the signing of Leigh half-back Ben Reynolds on a two-year deal.

Stuart Barnes pays tribute to Thomas Waldrom, looks ahead to Bledisloe III, and assesses the form of England's fly-halves...

Saracens have announced that they have received planning permission and secured funding to renovate their West Stand at Allianz Park. The post Saracens announce stadium redevelopment plans appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Ulster have confirmed that South African loose forward Jean Deysel has retired from all forms of professional rugby with immediate effect. The post Jean Deysel makes retirement call appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Centre Wesley Fofana and forward Bernard Le Roux will miss France's upcoming November internationals through injury, with Yoann Huget and Felix Lambey called up as replacements.