Rugby News

Scrum-half Willi Heinz has credited Gloucester teammate Danny Cipriani for helping him to stand out after his inclusion in England’s squad for the World Cup.

Buffalo Bills running back and former England rugby union international Christian Wade said his NFL debut was "like a dream come true".

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has dropped experienced trio Ben Smith, Owen Franks and Rieko Ioane for Saturday’s Rugby Championship match against Australia at Eden Park.

Referee Robert Hicks believes it was a "worthwhile exercise" to hold a face-to-face meeting with the supporter who sent him a death threat.

George Bridge and Sevu Reece have been handed a chance to impress after being named in the All Blacks XV for their Bledisloe Cup match.

Gareth Anscombe's absence from the World Cup will be a "big loss" for Wales but there are still selection headaches, says coach Robin McBryde.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Loose Pass returned to Planet Rugby to provide its unique take on several topics in the sport.

Claire Allan picks a best XV of players she played with and against The post Dream Team: Former England Women’s 7s and XVs star Claire Allan appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Check out the teams ahead of the second week of the World Cup warm-ups, starting with the clash between the All Blacks and the Wallabies.

Schalk Brits has been named as captain for South Africa in their one-off test against Argentina at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, with Siya Kolisi starting at flanker.

Joey Carbery is in a race to be fit for the start of the World Cup after being ruled out for four to six weeks due an injury sustained against Italy.

Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery is set to be available for selection for the start of the Rugby World Cup after the IFRU confirmed that his ankle injury will keep out him of action for "four to six weeks".

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus has unleashed a new-look team to take on Argentina this weekend in their World Cup warm-up encounter.

Former Leicester and Bath wing Steve Booth has died at the age of 42.

English rugby has been shocked by the sudden passing of former Leicester Tigers and Bath wing Steve Booth at the age of 42. The two-time Premiership winner was signed by Dean Richards in 2000, crossing codes to move to W...

Peter Jackson pays tribute to late All Blacks great Sir Brian Lochore The post Jackson column: Humble Sir Brian Lochore was touched by true greatness appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Kevin Brown believes the lessons learned by Warrington Wolves in 2018 are standing them in good stead as they gear up for another tilt at league and cup glory.

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with red card debates, after Scott Barrett's sending off, and law trials in Australia...

England have the right blend of creativity, pace and power to win the 2019 World Cup, believes former international Ben Cohen.

Scarlets chairman Nigel Short covets all areas facing the PRO14 club with the impending arrival of coach Brad Mooar The post Nigel Short Q&A: the Scarlets chairman talks Brad Mooar appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Duncan Taylor will play his first game for Scotland in over two years after being handed a start in their World Cup warm-up against France.

Scotland have announced their team to face France on Saturday with Stuart McInally returning to captain an Edinburgh-dominated XV.