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Robbie Henshaw has been named in Ireland's squad for the opening two Six Nations rounds, despite expecting to miss the England match. The post Robbie Henshaw and Sean O’Brien return for Ireland appeared first on Planet...

Friday will see two more exciting European matches take place. Agen will host Harlequins and Timisoara Saracens head to Franklin’s Gardens to take on Northampton Saints in the Challenge Cup. French side Agen will be lo...

"There have been a number of tight calls" - Schmidt The post Joe Schmidt reveals Six Nations squad appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

St Helens' Alex Walmsley says he is both nervous and excited as the prop returns to rugby league action after breaking his neck.

Newcastle Falcons vs Toulon – 18/1/19 Dean Richard’s Newcastle Falcons suffered a heavy 8-45 defeat to French side Montpellier in their last Champions Cup match, a result that knocked them out of the competition. Tou...

Ireland have called up Connacht's uncapped trio Jack Carty, Caolin Blade and Tom Farrell for their Six Nations openers against England and Scotland.

As it's his 50th birthday, test your knowledge on ex-flanker Neil Back. The post Birthday Quiz: Neil Back appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Edinburgh vs Montpellier – 18/1/19 It’s first versus second on Friday night in Pool 5 of the Champions Cup. Edinburgh have won four out of their five European fixtures and currently sit three points clear of Montepel...

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with Scotland's and England's differing fortunes this season...in the context of Europe. The post Loose Pass: Contrasting fortunes of the Auld enemies appeared first on Pl...

Scotland name seven uncapped players in their squad for the upcoming Six Nations. Hookers Jake Kerr, Dave Cherry and Grant Stewart will be battling it out for the starting spot in the front row. The other four uncapped p...

Fly-half Ian Keatley will leave Munster at the end of the season to join Italian side Benetton Rugby.

The match officials for this weekend have been confirmed, with Jerome Garces taking charge of the Munster versus Exeter Champions Cup clash at Thomond Park. The post Match officials to January 20 appeared first on Planet...

Wasps have announced the signing of New Zealand centre Malakai Fekitoa, who is set to join the club next season. The news comes just a day after it was revealed that Nathan Hughes and Willie le Roux will be leaving the C...

Wigan captain Sean O'Loughlin has yet to decide whether this will be his last season as a player but has confirmed he wants to tour with Great Britain.

Henry Ker looks at Eddie Jones' options at fullback ahead of the England squad announcement on Thursday

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named seven uncapped players in his 39-man squad for the Six Nations.

Wasps have confirmed that New Zealand centre Malakai Fekitoa will join from French giants Toulon when his contract expires in June. The post All Blacks centre to join Wasps appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Scotland boss Gregor Townsend has named seven uncapped players in a 39-man squad for the 2019 Six Nations, which begins in February. The post Seven uncapped players in Scotland squad appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards has admitted that he "fancied" taking the Dragons head coach's job before deciding against it. The post Wales coach "fancied" taking Dragons role appeared first on Planet Rugby.