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Hutch shares his Superbru predictions for Round 1 of Super Rugby which kicks off this weekend.

Duane Vermeulen and Schalk Brits make their return to South African rugby in a Bulls side which also features five Super Rugby rookies. The post Schalk Brits starts for Bulls on Super Rugby return appeared first on Plane...

The match officials for this weekend's action have been confirmed, with Glen Jackson taking charge of the Super Rugby opener on Friday. The post Match officials to February 17 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

By Nick Cain, Premiership owners are partial to borrowing from the professional football model when it suits their purposes. So, let's introduce the ring-fencers among them to AFC Bournemouth, who were promoted to the Pr...

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Loose Pass returned to discuss England's improvement and France's endless problems. The post Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass on England and France appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is optimistic that Stuart Hogg's shoulder injury is not as bad as feared and is hopeful he will still play some part in the Six Nations.

The former Wales international speaks about last weekend's victory over Italy and looks ahead to the forthcoming England game. The post Take your bow, but you’ll need to step up appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with England's new gear, France's coaching problem, as well as an international round-up... The post Loose Pass: England excel and France's coaching concern appeared first...

Barrie McDermott believes success or failure in the World Club Challenge could rest on the performances of the respective half-backs for Wigan Warriors and Sydney Roosters.

Sky Sports Rugby's stats guru, Rhodri Jeremiah, takes a closer look at what stood out after the second round of the Six Nations...

Super Rugby returns on Friday and we'll have seven matches live on Sky Sports alongside Greene King IPA Championship and Top 14 action.

By Jeremy Guscott, Henry Slade made a big impression in the victory over Ireland last weekend, but he has been a late bloomer at outside-centre in all senses. He was first capped back in 2015, and that is usually the sig...

Glasgow Warriors have announced that back-rower Adam Ashe has signed a new two-year deal, keeping him at the club until at least 2021. The post Adam Ashe extends Glasgow stay appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Can't kick, won't kick?

This week Brian Carney focuses his attentions on Sunday's World Club Challenge. The Sky Sports expert looks at the Roosters' strengths and the Wigan forwards "capable of upsetting" the high-profile visiting team.

The Six Nations has a habit of throwing up any number of surprises and none more so than the way England have been steamrolling through two of the best teams in the competition to put themselves in control of championshi...

Henry Ker argues England's gameplan is built on pin-point precision, but will need to evolve against Wales.

Maro Itoje and Dylan Hartley will join up with England's 25-man squad for a three-day Six Nations training camp this week.

England head coach Eddie Jones has recalled 25 players for a three-day training camp in central London beginning today.

Exeter Chiefs centre Ollie Devoto is the surprise inclusion for England's 25-man training squad which assembled in London on Wednesday. The post Ollie Devoto named in 25-man England training squad appeared first on Plane...

The Lions dominated the South African Conference in 2018 and look well-placed to do so again this year, but can one of their rivals pip them to the glory?

The World Club Challenge is here again. This time Wigan take on Sydney Roosters. The Warriors have four titles in this event, while the Roosters have won three themselves. But who are the stars to watch coming over from ...