Rugby News

Saracens and England wing David Strettle has announced he will retire at the end of the current season following an illustrious 17-year career.

The Rugby Football League has announced a series of amendments to the playing rules at the ruck in an attempt to curb incidents of players 'acting contrary to the spirit of the game'.

Where does the Saracens wing sit among the Premiership's top tryscorers? The post David Strettle to hang up his boots appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Another busy day in rugby union as Lawrence Dallaglio had his say on the recent controversy involving England number eight Billy Vunipola.

Dorian West has signed a two-year deal with Sale Sharks to become their permanent forwards coach.

Leicester and Wales wing Jonah Holmes has been ruled out for the rest of the season after tearing his hamstring.

Worcester Warriors hooker Niall Annett has signed a new one-year contract with the Premiership club.

Glasgow's push for a home Guinness PRO14 semi-final is set to be boosted by the return of co-captains Ryan Wilson and Callum Gibbins against Edinburgh.

Fly-half Dan Jones has become the latest homegrown player to commit his future to the Scarlets after signing a new deal with the Llanelli side.

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has defended its anti-doping programme despite being unable to guarantee every Premiership player is tested for performance-enhancing drugs at least once a season.

Check out the teams ahead of Round 11 of Super Rugby.

Nearing 500 points for his home region The post Dan Jones sticking close to home with new Scarlets contract appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has made four changes to the starting XV that will face defending champions Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.

Quins have announced that ex-England U20 lock Stan South will depart the club at the end of the season after five years at the Londoners.

Former England no.8 slams Vunipola's post-match interview after being asked about his social media comments The post Lawrence Dallaglio’s scathing condemnation of Billy Vunipola appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Leicester have agreed contract terms with Springbok Jaco Taute, who will arrive from Munster in time for the start of the 2019/20 season.

Vitality Netball World Cup 2019 have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the organisers of the Rugby League World Cup 2021, a world's first for two sporting tournaments.

Ex-England number eight Lawrence Dallaglio has criticised Saracens' Billy Vunipola for failing to back down over his support for Israel Folau.

The winners and losers of the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals are discussed in Stuart Barnes' latest talking points...

Eddie Hemmings' wave goodbye, relief for Wigan, and Hull FC crashing back down to earth feature in this week's talking points...

Mobile hooker Nathan Harris has become the latest player to commit to New Zealand Rugby, extending his contract with the Chiefs until 2021.

Waratahs back Karmichael Hunt has expressed sympathy for Israel Folau with his team-mate's career on the line over a controversial social media post but concedes the Super Rugby side must move on without him.