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Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has named a strong matchday squad to face the Blues in their Super Rugby opener at Eden Park on Saturday. The post Matt Todd to lead Crusaders against Blues appeared first on Planet Rugby.

With the World Club Challenge live on Sky Sports on Sunday and the Wigan Warriors taking on the Sydney Roosters, Tom Mordey looks back at the Super League side's previous form in the event.

The short side returns to Planet Rugby as we study the main talking points ahead of this week's Premiership, PRO14 and Top 14 action. The post The short side: Play-off battle and returning players appeared first on Plane...

South African international prop Steven Kitshoff will miss at least the first month of the Super Rugby season after suffering a hamstring injury.

Joe Root's riposte to the Windies' Shannon Gabriel during this week's Test cricket match has been praised by England rugby stars James Haskell and Tom Wood.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Super charged made its Planet Rugby debut, while Northampton Saints signed Owen Franks. The post Rugby Union Today: Super charged and Owen Franks appeared first on Planet Rugby...

Two-time World Cup winner Owen Franks will join his brother Ben at Northampton Saints next season.

Neil Jenkins believes England have been "exceptional" in the Six Nations ahead of next week's Cardiff clash against Wales.

Steve Borthwick says Maro Itoje is making "really good progress" in his recovery from a knee injury but refused to confirm if he will be fit for England's crucial Six Nations game with Wales on February 23.

England Rugby has unveiled a new marketing campaign to increase participation across all formats of the game.

By Peter Jackson, When the Lions clinched their one and only series victory in New Zealand, one man stood above the rest - Gordon Brown, Broon o' Troon not to be confused with the former Prime Minister. At 6ft 5ins the l...

Making its debut on Planet Rugby, we bring you Super charged, our preview of the main talking points ahead of the upcoming Super Rugby action. The post Super charged: Big game, Brits bow and new 10s appeared first on Pla...

Spencer explains how there is an extreme gulf between the top and the bottom in Women's rugby. The post Let’s have relegation in women’s Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

There's three matches in the PRO14 on Friday as Round 15 starts with Edinburgh, Munster and Ospreys facing the Dragons, Kings and Ulster. The post Iain Henderson returns to Ulster XV for Ospreys clash appeared first on P...

Scotland have suffered another injury setback with Glasgow outside centre Huw Jones unlikely to play any further part in the Six Nations. The post Six Nations over for injured Huw Jones appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The World Club Challenge is back on our Sky Sports screens for another year this weekend, as Wigan Warriors host Sydney Roosters. Who better to chat to about the game than Adrian Morley?

Two games kick off Round 13 of the Premiership season on Friday as Bristol Bears host Wasps while Gloucester face leaders Exeter Chiefs. The post Gloucester bolstered for clash with depleted Exeter appeared first on Plan...

Centre Ruhan Nel and prop Corne Fourie are both set to make their Stormers debut in the Super Rugby clash with the Bulls in Pretoria. The post Duo set for Stormers debut against Bulls appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has been handed a two-year contract extension in a "vote of confidence" from the board despite missing the playoffs for the first time in six years under his watch.

Owen Farrell is the best player in the world, according to Sharks coach and former England international Nick Easter.

Ma'a Nonu made the first step towards what would be a remarkable return to World Cup rugby when he was named to start for the Blues in Saturday's Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders, live on Sky Sports Action.

New Zealand sides dominated the battle for last year's Super Rugby crown and they look well placed to lead the chase once again in 2019.