Rugby News

The ultimate humiliation for France head coach Jacques Brunel The post Barnes column: Fabien Galthie and Raphael Ibanez to reshape the French appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Warrington hooker Daryl Clark has signed a new deal which will keep him at the club until November 2023.

On this week's episode Lotte Clapp and Rachael Burford join Will Greenwood to look ahead to this weekend's Tyrrells Premier 15s final and the team reflect on the Champions Cup semi-finals.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Loose Pass returned to Planet Rugby to look at the British and Irish Lions' coaching dilemma.

It's that time again for Planet Rugby's Video of the Week, bringing you standout footage you may like. Today, we look at Ma'a Nonu's 2019.

Joining Rob du Preez and Akker van der Merwe in moving north The post Sale Sharks complete signing of Springbok Lood de Jager appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Sale Sharks have signed South African international Lodewyk De Jager from the Vodacom Bulls on a three-year contract.

Sale have announced the signing of Springbok second-row Lood de Jager from the Bulls on a three-year deal ahead of the 2019/20 season.

But Exeter Chiefs, who were the only club to turn a profit, chairman Tony Rowe says CVC money has boosted balance sheets The post A record £44.4m in losses, Premiership club finances in deeper detail appeared first on T...

Tighthead prop Trevor Nyakane will play in his 100th Super Rugby match on Saturday when the Bulls face the Stormers in Cape Town.

Lee Jones has put pen-to-paper on a new two-year deal with Glasgow, which will see the 30-year-old stay at the club until at least June 2021.

The one-club man is calling it a day at the conclusion of the Exiles Championship-winning season The post London Irish record appearance holder Topsy Ojo to retire appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

London Irish winger Topsy Ojo, the club's record-appearance holder and try-scorer, will retire from playing this weekend.

Coventry are close to agreeing a deal with Wasps Rugby to stay at the Ricoh Arena, Sky Sports News understands.

Wallabies director of rugby Scott Johnson has backed the hard-line stance taken by Rugby Australia over Israel Folau's controversial social media posts.

Jenna Brooks has the latest as Phil Gould and Penrith part ways. Plus huge crowds turn out to watch the opening game at Bankwest Stadium.

After Saracens and Leinster defeated Munster and Toulouse to make the Heineken Champions Cup final, Henry Ker picks out three talking points from the semi-finals.

Highlanders head coach Aaron Mauger has retained most of his team to face the Sunwolves, but they'll be without a rested Ben Smith on Friday.

The Crusaders, fresh from a bye, take on the Lions in Christchurch on Friday, and head coach Scott Robertson has made changes to his side.

Cardiff Blues head coach John Mulvihill has 100 per cent faith that fly-half Gareth Anscombe will give his all to the region before he leaves.

The match officials for this week's action have been announced, with Luke Pearce taking charge of the Newcastle versus Northampton game.