Rugby News

Another busy day in the rugby union game as France and Wales released their squads for the opening Six Nations encounter in Paris. The post Rugby Union Today: France and Wales name teams appeared first on Planet Rugby.

England winger Tom Makinson has pledged his future to St Helens after knocking back offers from the NRL.

Warren Gatland admits he is surprised France have left powerhouse centre Mathieu Bastareaud out of their matchday squad for Friday's opening Six Nations game against Wales.

London Irish have signed fly-half Ian Keatley from Munster until the end of the season.

England Women have named a strong match-day 23 for their opening Six Nations clash against Ireland, live on Sky Sports.

The match officials for this weekend's action have been confirmed, with Jerome Garces taking charge of the Ireland versus England clash. The post Match officials to February 3 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The 2019 Women's Six Nations is almost upon us as England make their final preparations and look to reclaim the title they narrowly lost to France in 2018.

Scotland prop Rory Sutherland has signed a one-year contract extension at Edinburgh, which will keep him at the club until 2020.

Ex-South Africa, Stormers and Western Force fly-half Peter Grant has announced his retirement after suffering a series of concussions. The post Former Springbok fly-half forced to retire appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Reigning champions Wigan Warriors have been deducted two points after being found guilty of breaching Super League's salary cap.

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with the onset of pro rugby in the USA and the future of the game. Oh, and the Six Nations. The post Loose Pass: USA promise and the Six Nations appeared first on Planet R...

Discussions over setting up a World League for international rugby teams have concluded with the sport's global governing body being told to provide greater detail regarding the proposal.

Team news is in... The post Wales announce team to take on France in Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Ireland No 8 CJ Stander is looking forward to his battle against his opposite number Billy Vunipola when England visit the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.

Cardiff Blues pair Tomos Williams and Gareth Anscombe will form Wales' half-back partnership for their Six Nations opener away to France on Friday.

Coventry are in talks to create a plan similar to Exeter Chiefs The post Ambitious Coventry chairman Jon Sharp talks Butts Park Arena revamp appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Super League returns to our screens on Thursday, as St Helens host Wigan in a mammoth clash, live on Sky Sports Arena & Mix from 7.30pm.

With the tournament days away, cast your vote on the winner of the Six Nations. The votes are calculated to then create a predicted final table. The post Table poll: Six Nations winner? appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Romain Ntamack will start his first game for France after the 19-year-old was named in the team to face Wales in their Six Nations opener on Friday.

Tomos Williams will make his first Six Nations appearance at scrum-half, lining up alongside Blues teammate Gareth Anscombe for Wales. The post Tomos Williams gets the nod at scrum-half for Wales appeared first on Planet...

Ex-Ireland international fly-half Ian Keatley has ended his eight-year association with Munster after joining Championship side London Irish. The post Ian Keatley leaves Munster for London Irish appeared first on Planet ...

Ed Alexander previews each country's prospects, and predicts the final table. First is no surprise, but second might raise an eyebrow.