Rugby News

This week we'll mostly be concerning ourselves with a look forward to a defining year for the sport, as the 2019 Rugby World Cup looms large. The post Loose Pass: Here’s to 2019 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Ospreys and Wales international front-row Paul James has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 36 due to a shoulder injury. The post Retirement call from Wales international appeared first on Planet Rugby.

It's time for part three of Planet Rugby's quiz, covering all things 2018. Test out your rugby union knowledge and then challenge your friends. The post Planet Rugby Quiz: 2018, Part Three appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Scotland international star Huw Jones has signed a new contract with Glasgow Warriors, extending his stay at Scotstoun until at least 2021. The post Glasgow lock in Huw Jones until 2021 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Sale Sharks have announced that captain and flanker Jono Ross has re-signed with the club until the end of the 2021/22 Premiership season. The post New three-year deal for Sale captain appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wasps quintet Jimmy Gopperth, Ashley Johnson, Tommy Taylor, Ben Harris and Simon McIntyre have signed new contracts with the club. The post Wasps quintet sign new contracts appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The match officials for the weekend's action have been confirmed, with Craig Maxwell-Keys refereeing the Quins v Wasps clash at Twickenham. The post Match officials to December 30 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

New Zealand captain Kieran Read says he is feeling more confident about his fitness having struggled to return to his best after surgery on his back.

As 2018 comes to a close, test your rugby union knowledge from the last 12 months.