Rugby News

Castleford will be without their influential hooker Paul McShane until Easter Monday because of suspension.

Wigan Warriors prop Gabe Hamlin has provisionally suspended by the Rugby Football League after been charged with a UK anti-doping violation.

Warrington have given new contracts to England Knights trio Tom Lineham, Toby King and Joe Philbin which take them to the end of 2021.

Former England captain Will Carling has defended current skipper Owen Farrell after questions arose about his leadership.

Danny Cipriani has ended speculation over his future by signing a contract extension with Gloucester.

Ireland captain Rory Best eased fears over his World Cup chances after revealing he should recover from his ankle problem before the end of the season.

Prop Daniel Smith will be following in his grandfather's footsteps when he makes his debut for his home-town club Castleford.

Which players finished top of the stats during the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup? Test yourself by taking our quiz.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Sam Larner analyses Toulouse's excellent team try while Jack McGrath is set to leave Leinster. The post Rugby Union Today: Toulouse praise and Jack McGrath’s move appeared fi...

Mike Ford believes Leicester have the talent and desire to fight off the threat of relegation.

Leeds could give a debut to Papua New Guinea forward Wellington Albert against Hull KR on Thursday.

Check on the XVs ahead of Round Eight of Super Rugby, with the action starting with the Highlanders versus Hurricanes in Dunedin this Friday. The post Team Tracker: Super Rugby, Round Eight appeared first on Planet Rugby...

Rory Best has backed Jacob Stockdale for the Ulster winger's reaction to online abuse after his blunder in Saturday's loss to Leinster.

The Scarlets have bolstered their forward pack for next season with the signing of second-row Sam Lousi from Super Rugby side the Hurricanes. The post Scarlets sign up Hurricanes lock appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Steve Prescott Man of Steel results are in and have been published for Round 8 of the 2019 Super League season. Find out who took maximum points below...

Saracens have announced a five-year partnership that will see them play their annual showpiece fixture at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The post Saracens to play at Spurs’ new stadium appeared first on Planet Rugb...

Ireland prop Jack McGrath will leave Leinster for Ulster after the 2019 World Cup in order to improve his international prospects.

Tottenham have agreed a five-year deal to host a Saracens rugby union fixture once a season.

All Blacks winger Waisake Naholo's hopes of making the Rugby World Cup in Japan later this year hang in the balance after he suffered a knee injury at training that ruled him out for up to six weeks.

In a shock switch, Leinster and Ireland loosehead prop Jack McGrath will leave the province at the end of the season to join rivals Ulster. The post Jack McGrath to make shock Ulster switch appeared first on Planet Rugby...

Leeds have been drawn at home to League 1 club Workington in the next round of the Challenge Cup.

Our analyst Sam Larner returns to Planet Rugby and this week hails that special score from Toulouse in their Champions Cup win over Racing 92. The post Analysis: Toulouse’s star is rising appeared first on Planet Rugby...