Rugby News
Leigh sign Brown on loan from Warrington
Sky Sports - 13 Aug 2019 21:29
Leigh have signed England half-back Kevin Brown on loan from Warrington for the rest of the season.
Eight-match ban for 'testicle attack'
Sky Sports - 13 Aug 2019 20:51
Bradford hooker George Flanagan has been given an eight-match ban for attacking the testicles of an opponent.
Egodo to rejoin Broncos next season
Sky Sports - 13 Aug 2019 20:42
London Broncos have re-signed winger Tuoyo Egodo from Castleford on a two year contract from 2020.
Sam Warburton, Martyn Williams join Cardiff Blues board
Planet Rugby - 13 Aug 2019 18:04
Ex-Wales duo Martyn Williams and Sam Warburton will provide further rugby expertise to Cardiff Blues after joining the PRO14 club's board.
Jack Nowell eyeing return against Italy
Planet Rugby - 13 Aug 2019 16:44
Exeter Chiefs wing Jack Nowell said he is targeting a return in England's final World Cup warm-up game against Italy in Newcastle on September 6.
Olowofela: I'll make my mark with Saints just like McConnochie did at Bath
The Rugby Paper - 13 Aug 2019 15:15
Northampton flyer Ryan Olowofela insists he has no intention of hanging around in the race to replicate Ruaridh McConnochie's stunning rise to stardom. McConnochie has graduated from England Sevens to Bath's first team a...
World Cup refs told to treat high tackles with zero tolerance, as Scott Barrett gets ban
The Rugby Paper - 13 Aug 2019 14:09
Scott Barrett receives only a three-week ban from SANZAR for his high tackle on Australia captain Michael Hooper The post World Cup refs told to treat high tackles with zero tolerance, as Scott Barrett gets ban appeared ...
Analysis: Argentina's game-plan
Planet Rugby - 13 Aug 2019 13:55
Our analyst Sam Larner returns to reflect on Argentina's game-plan and how it has affected their results at Test level over the past 12 months.
Scarra Ntubeni, Wilco Louw added to Springbok squad
Planet Rugby - 13 Aug 2019 13:14
Uncapped hooker Scarra Ntubeni and his provincial team-mate Wilco Louw (prop) were added to the Springbok squad in Pretoria on Monday.
England Squad for Rugby World Cup 2019: Questionable Decisions and Reasons to be Hopeful
The Rugby Blog - 13 Aug 2019 13:00
Ed Alexander assesses Eddie Jones' squad selections in England's 31-man Rugby World Cup squad.
Israel Folau case set for trial in February 2020
Planet Rugby - 13 Aug 2019 10:56
Israel Folau and Rugby Australia could face a February 2020 trial if they fail to resolve an unfair dismissal case brought by the former Wallaby.
Book excerpt: Six of the best Rugby World Cup memories
Planet Rugby - 13 Aug 2019 09:48
Over the coming weeks we'll post excerpts from The Rugby World Cup 2019 Book: Everything You Need to Know About the Rugby World Cup.
RWC Warm-ups: England Player Ratings Versus Wales
The Rugby Blog - 13 Aug 2019 09:15
Ed Alexander reviews the individual performances of England's players in their victory over Wales on Sunday.
Folau, RA trial scheduled for February 2020
Sky Sports - 13 Aug 2019 08:31
Israel Folau's unfair dismissal case against Rugby Australia and the New South Wales Waratahs will be heard in February 2020 if no settlement is reached beforehand.
Barrett handed three-week ban
Sky Sports - 13 Aug 2019 07:38
New Zealand lock Scott Barrett will miss the second Bledisloe Cup game against Australia after he was banned for three weeks following his red card in the first clash.
Stuart Barnes' England RWC squad views
Sky Sports - 13 Aug 2019 07:00
Former England international and Sky Sports rugby union expert Stuart Barnes takes a closer look at Eddie Jones' squad for the 2019 World Cup.