Rugby News

Wigan coach Adrian Lam admits his Warriors side paid the price for a woeful start as they went down 20-8 to Sydney Roosters in the 25th World Club Challenge on Sunday.

Joe Cokanasiga could be unleashed off the bench for England in Saturday's Six Nations showdown with Wales, after Chris Ashton was ruled out with a calf injury.

Maro Itoje is "definitely" in contention to start for England against Wales on Saturday, while Chris Ashton should return against Italy, according to defence coach John Mitchell.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we named our standout XV from the games that took place in Super Rugby at the weekend. The post Rugby Union Today: Super Rugby TOTW appeared first on Planet Rugby.

With a thrilling weekend now over, test your knowledge on the games that took place in Super Rugby and Europe's domestic leagues. The post Weekend Quiz: Super Rugby, Premiership and more… appeared first on Planet Rugby...

Former New Zealand captain Sean Fitzpatrick believes England and Ireland possess the greatest threats to ending the All Blacks' dominance at the World Cup.

Worcester Warriors have announced the signing of Blues and Auckland winger/full-back Melani Nanai for next season.

Head coach Scott Robertson has signed a two-year contract extension with the Canterbury Crusaders, but he remains in the frame to replace Steve Hansen as All Blacks coach after the 2019 World Cup.

Finn Russell has joined up with the Scotland squad and has not been ruled out of Saturday's game against France despite going off with a head injury while playing for Racing 92 on Sunday.

With the return of Super Rugby plus jam-packed schedules elsewhere, individuals from both hemispheres combine to make up our latest Team of the Week.

Check out the highlights from Round 16 of Top 14 action. The post VIDEO: Top 14 highlights, Round 16 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Check out the highlights from Round 15 of PRO14 action. The post VIDEO: PRO14 highlights, Round 15 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Check out the highlights from Round 13 of Premiership action. The post VIDEO: Premiership highlights, Round 13 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Stuart Barnes assesses Wales' fly-half options for their Six Nations game against England, and wonders whether Chris Boyd is a Bob Dylan fan...

The Warriors were beaten 20-8 by the Australian Premiers on Sunday night in the latest battle of the hemispheres.

Head coach Gregor Townsend has added six players to the Scotland squad ahead of Saturday's Round Three Six Nations Test against France. The post Duncan Weir and Zander Fagerson given Scotland recalls appeared first on Pl...

Worcester Warriors have made another statement of intent by signing Blues and Auckland back three player Melani Nanai for next season. The post Worcester sign Melani Nanai appeared first on Planet Rugby.

With the dust having settled on Round One of Super Rugby, we have gone through the action to pick out the best players from the weekend. The post Team of the Week: Super Rugby, Round One appeared first on Planet Rugby.

England men's head coach Eddie Jones has called up 33 players to continue preparations for England's third Guinness Six Nations match against Wales on Saturday

It's time for our Monday wrap of who has their name in lights and who is making the headlines for all the wrong reasons over the past week. The post Who’s hot and who’s not! appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Northampton director of rugby Chris Boyd praised back-row Tom Wood's showing in their 67-17 victory over Sale Sharks on Saturday. The post Chris Boyd sings ‘outstanding’ Tom Wood’s praises appeared first on Planet ...

Racing 92 have announced that former All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter will rejoin the Top 14 club on a short-term deal until the end of the season. The post Dan Carter to rejoin Racing 92 on short-term deal appeared first ...